By XUE Bingbing
Boeing's Vice President of Commercial Marketing, Darren Hulst has stated that while it will take several years for Boeing's aircraft deliveries in the Chinese market to return to "normal," Boeing remains confident in the Chinese civil aviation market.
According to company forecasts, China's need for new aircraft over the next 20 years will account for one-fifth of global demand. By 2042, China's civil aviation fleet will more than double, leading to increased demand for aviation professionals and aviation services.
Boeing's primary task is to ensure that the 737 MAX aircraft can return to operations. Currently, over 95 percent of the 737 MAX fleet in China has resumed operations, and the delivery schedule for existing orders will be jointly determined by regulatory authorities and airlines.
In addition to this, competition between Boeing and Airbus remains fierce. In 2022 and the first half of 2023, Airbus secured hundreds of orders. In contrast, Boeing secured only 15 orders for the 737 MAX.
To address this, Boeing is strengthening communication with domestic airlines, and government agencies like the Civil Aviation Administration.
Recently, Airbus A320NEO series aircraft have been subject to a widespread recall due to concerns over their engines, which may increase demand for the 737 MAX. However, Boeing's production capacity cannot quickly catch up, presenting a pressing challenge.
