China Southern Removes Boeing's 737 Max From Fleet Plans

China Southern plans to receive nearly 80 jets by 2024, excluding the Boeing 737 Max due to delivery uncertainties. This poses a challenge for Boeing, as China is its largest overseas market and China Southern its biggest customer there. Boeing faces a backlog of 737 Max aircraft, with China being one of the few regions not yet flying them commercially. The COVID-19 pandemic has further delayed expected deliveries, impacting Boeing's financial and strategic plans.

What is the current status of China Southern's plans regarding the Boeing 737 Max?

• They are planning without the 737 Max for now.

• They have canceled all future deliveries.

• They have already received all 737 Max aircraft.

• They are increasing their order for the 737 Max.

Why is China a significant market for Boeing?

• It is Boeing's largest overseas market.

• China has the most airports in the world.

• Boeing has no competitors in China.

• China Southern is Boeing's smallest customer.

What is one of the main challenges Boeing is facing with the 737 Max?

• Lack of interest from airlines worldwide.

• A backlog of 300 grounded aircraft.

• Excessive production costs.

• Competition from Airbus.

How has the delay in 737 Max deliveries affected China Southern's fleet?

• They have fewer aircraft than anticipated.

• They have switched to Airbus entirely.

• Their fleet size remains unchanged.

• They have more aircraft than expected.

What was Boeing's expectation for 747 deliveries to China?

• Deliveries were expected in the first quarter of the year.

• Deliveries were expected to be canceled.

• Deliveries were expected to start next year.

• Deliveries were expected to be delayed indefinitely.