Trump Announces Boeing Deal with China

During an exclusive interview with Sean Hannity, former President Donald Trump revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing jets, which is likely to enhance American manufacturing.

Boeing’s latest 737 MAX aircraft received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for deliveries of a jet that has amassed 1,555 orders—about one-third of Boeing’s total backlog for the 737 MAX series.

The FAA confirmed on Tuesday that it had approved the 737 MAX 10 following years of safety and regulatory evaluations, which is great news for Boeing as it gears up to start delivering these jets to airlines soon.

Boeing noted that orders for the aircraft have come from over 30 customers globally, which positions the MAX 10 as an essential component of its commercial airplane backlog.

This approval represents a significant achievement for Boeing’s 737 MAX line, which has tallied 7,350 orders across its family of aircraft and has seen nearly 2,500 planes delivered by the end of September 2026.

“Completing the certification program clears the path for us to deliver a Boeing airplane that will set a new standard in commercial aviation,” stated Stephanie Pope, the president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

She added that “the 737-10 offers greater capacity, longer range, and the best seat economics in its class, creating more value and opportunities for airlines worldwide.”

The 737 MAX 10 is the largest model within Boeing’s single-aisle MAX family, accommodating up to 230 passengers. However, airlines typically configure it for 185 to 210 passengers in a two-class layout. The aircraft boasts a range of approximately 3,100 nautical miles.

The certification process involved an extensive FAA safety review, which included close to 1,000 test flights, over 2,000 flight hours, and 1,000 hours of ground testing, according to Boeing.

Safety enhancements included in this aircraft are an updated flight-control system and an improved angle-of-attack sensor. Boeing indicated that these new features will eventually be standard throughout the 737 MAX family.

“The FAA’s decision follows a thorough review of the aircraft’s design and safety requirements,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “We will continue to hold Boeing to the highest safety standards as production of the 737 MAX-10 begins.”

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed his support for the approval, emphasizing its importance for the U.S. aerospace manufacturing industry. “This is a major win for American manufacturing and our nation’s status as a global aviation powerhouse,” Duffy remarked in the FAA’s announcement.

With the certification of the MAX 10, all four variants of Boeing’s 737 MAX family now have FAA approval, including the earlier certified 737 MAX 7.