# Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is expected to join President Donald Trump on his visit to China next week.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-07 · CNBC*

## Key points

- Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg will accompany President Trump to China next week.
- China may place a significant Boeing plane order after a multi-year pause.
- Ortberg emphasized any new deal depends entirely on U.S.-China relations.
- The timing and size of a potential Boeing order may hinge on the Trump-Xi summit outcome.

**Companies:** Boeing
**Countries:** United States, China

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