BEIJING—Boeing’s long-awaited delivery resumption of its 737 MAX jets to China faces fresh delays after the Alaska Airlines incident, as the plane maker was poised to benefit from the thaw in U.S.-China relations. China’s aviation regulator has also instructed the country’s airlines to conduct precautionary safety inspections on their Boeing 737 MAX fleets, people briefed about the matter said. Resuming deliveries of the 737 MAX jets is a crucial step for Boeing to bring its business back on course in China. In January 2023, China brought back the 737 MAX to service after it grounded the jets in 2019. On Jan. 5, an Alaska-operated 737 MAX 9 made an emergency landing after a section of the aircraft ripped off midair and left a hole in the plane.

Source: Wall Street Journal January 15, 2024 05:30 UTC