Bloomberg reported on the 13th, citing informed sources, that after the US and China temporarily reduced each other's tariffs, China has lifted the ban on airlines receiving Boeing aircraft.
The report quoted informed sources as saying that Beijing officials began notifying government agencies and domestic airlines this week that they can resume the delivery of US-made aircraft.
One of the sources said that airlines have the right to independently decide on the timing and terms of delivery.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Boeing declined to comment.
The report mentioned that although China lifted the ban, it is still unclear how long it will take for Chinese airlines to receive the aircraft they need.
The report pointed out that if the tariff war cannot be resolved within the nearly 3-month buffer period, the resumption of Boeing aircraft deliveries may be short-lived.
The report noted that about 50 Boeing planes are expected to be delivered to China this year. Over the next 20 years, China's aircraft demand is expected to account for 20% of the global market. In 2018, nearly 25% of Boeing aircraft ended up with Chinese customers, but due to bilateral trade tensions and Boeing's own issues, Boeing has not announced major orders in China.
Bloomberg cited informed sources in mid-April, reporting that China had requested domestic airlines to pause the receipt of pending US Boeing aircraft deliveries and had asked to stop purchasing any aircraft-related parts and equipment from US companies.