Ongoing US-China Trade War Could Lead To Boeing 787 Groundings, Experts Warn

The trade war between the United States and China has opened up a new front in commercial aviation, and a handful of problems have come along with it. The possibility that politics, not maintenance alone, could determine whether some Boeing aircraft keep flying is not a new threat, but certainly a relevant issue now. After China temporarily halted Boeing deliveries in 2025, attention has shifted from undelivered jets to the more serious question of spare parts access.