Seattle, WA
A Boeing plane made for a Chinese airline was sent back to the US
A Boeing jet made for China’s Xiamen Airlines was returned to Boeing’s US production hub as the American aviation giant finds itself caught up in the trade war.
According to online flight records, a 737 Max flew from Zhoushan and landed in Seattle on Sunday night local time.
Reuters first reported the plane landing, saying that it was among several 737 Max jets that had been waiting at Boeing’s Zhoushan completion center for final work and delivery to Chinese airlines.
The Puget Sound Business Journal reported in 2020 that Xiamen Airlines cut its flights to Seattle in 2019. Previously, it flew Boeing 787s on the route.
It is unclear why the plane was returned to the US and whether more aircraft bound for Chinese airlines will be sent back.
Data from AirNav Radar showed another Boeing 737 Max from Zhoushan heading to Guam on Monday morning local time — a frequent stop for planes traveling back to the US.
Boeing and Xiamen Airlines did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.
Last week, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources, that China has ordered its airlines to stop taking deliveries of Boeing planes and American aircraft parts, as a new measure in its trade war with the US.
After the Bloomberg story, President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that China “just reneged on the big Boeing deal, saying that they will ‘not take possession’ of fully committed to aircraft.”
Xiamen Airlines is a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines, a state-owned carrier that is among the country’s “Big Three” airlines.
On April 11, China Southern Airlines stopped the sale of 10 of its used Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner planes, per a filing with Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange. China Southern had planned to replace its Dreamliners with bigger and newer planes, but it reversed its decision.
In the meantime, other countries have taken note. The CEO of Malaysia Aviation Group — the parent company of the country’s national carrier, Malaysia Airlines — told state media that it was in conversation with Boeing to take over the delivery slots.
Experts have also said that Air India, which has an order pending for the 737 Max, could be another beneficiary, Nikkei Asia reported.
The state of the trade war
The US-China trade war has escalated quickly in Trump’s second term.
China has curbed the import of Hollywood films and added tariffs to various US goods. The US put restrictions on Nvidia selling its H20 chips to China, a move analysts said is essentially a ban on exporting those chips.
China has a 125% duty on American goods. The White House said Chinese products face a levy of up to 245%.
China is an important market for Boeing, which has been recovering after a string of financial and reputational losses last year. Any imposition on deliveries threatens its market share as it competes with Europe’s Airbus and newer entrants.
In its 2024 annual report filed in February, Boeing called China a “significant market” that would be affected by “deterioration in geopolitical or trade relations.” Boeing did not break down the company’s revenue by region.
Boeing is among the US’s 100 most valuable companies and employed 172,000 people as of December. Its stock is down 8.5% this year.
Seattle, WA
Redhawks Upset Huskies 70-66, Win Second Straight ‘Battle for Seattle’ — Emerald City Spectrum
With neither team shooting well from the outside at Climate Pledge Arena, the Redhawks outperformed the favored Huskies driving the ball to the paint in the second half, making more plays down the stretch to beat their city rivals for a second straight year.
There were Seattle Seahawks injury updates on Friday regarding three defensive backs coming out of the Hawks’ overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.
Seahawks’ Derick Hall suspended one game for stepping on player
Here’s a look at the updates, as well as insight from head coach Mike Macdonald and additional information from ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler.
• The biggest concern for the Seahawks coming out of the game is safety Coby Bryant, who has a knee injury. Macdonald said in a press conference Friday that Bryant would “get imaged,” meaning undergo an MRI. Fowler reported on social media that, per sources, Bryant is “expected to miss ‘some time’ based on initial tests.”
• Cornerback Riq Woolen has a knee concern of his own, but Fowler reported that it’s “not considered serious” and that, per a source, Woolen “more so got ‘banged up.’”
• Versatile defensive back Nick Emmanwori was evaluated for a concussion late in Thursday’s game, but Macdonald said he cleared concussion protocol.
The Seahawks improved to 12-3 with their win over the Rams, giving them a one-game lead over Los Angeles for both first place in the NFC West and the No. 1 seed to the postseason out of the NFC. The Seahawks also clinched a playoff spot with the dramatic comeback victory.
The next Seahawks game will be at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28 on the road against the Carolina Panthers (7-7). Radio coverage on Seattle Sports will begin at 7 a.m. that day with the pregame show.
More Seattle Seahawks coverage
• Macdonald explains Seahawks’ game-winning 2-point decision
• Brock Huard: The reason Sam Darnold was able to beat Rams
• Where Seahawks’ No. 1 seed odds stand after epic win
• Stacy Rost: Seahawks dramatically flip script to beat Rams
• Anatomy of a comeback: How Seattle Seahawks stunned Rams
Seattle Kraken (12-14-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (17-15-3, in the Pacific Division)
San Jose, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken look to end a four-game losing streak with a victory over the San Jose Sharks.
San Jose is 17-15-3 overall and 4-4-2 against the Pacific Division. The Sharks have conceded 117 goals while scoring 104 for a -13 scoring differential.
Seattle is 12-14-6 overall with a 5-4-0 record in Pacific Division play. The Kraken have a -20 scoring differential, with 79 total goals scored and 99 conceded.
The matchup Saturday is the third time these teams square off this season. The Kraken won 4-1 in the last meeting. Jaden Schwartz led the Kraken with two goals.
TOP PERFORMERS: William Eklund has eight goals and 14 assists for the Sharks. Tyler Toffoli has five goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
Vince Dunn has five goals and 14 assists for the Kraken. Chandler Stephenson has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Sharks: 5-5-0, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.9 assists, 2.9 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.
Kraken: 1-9-0, averaging 2.2 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.9 penalties and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.
INJURIES: Sharks: None listed.
Kraken: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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