China Confirms $19 Billion In Boeing Orders
By Michael Mecham mecham@aviationweek.com
China’s President Hu Jintao came to Washington bearing gifts—solidified orders for 200 Boeing 737s and 777s.
Hu was thought likely bring an order of new Boeing jets as a gift for Obama when the two leaders began their summit Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Washington. Historically, Chinese leaders have chosen to combine the occasion of a state visit with the drama of announcing an aircraft order ...
