The first case concerns an aircraft in the center of the Chinese city of Zhoushan, destined for Xiamen Air, which is already on the island of Guam, in the western Pacific.

Boeing has begun returning 737 MAX aircraft to the United States after being rejected by Chinese airlines in response to US President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs.

The first case is an aircraft in the center of the Chinese city of Zhoushan, destined for the company Xiamen Air, and which is already on the island of Guam, in the western Pacific, according to data from the FlightRadar24 portal, collected by Bloomberg .

Along with this first aircraft, at least two other units are also present from the same city, awaiting delivery.

Last week, China ordered its airlines to stop accepting further aircraft deliveries from the manufacturer, including halting all purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from U.S. companies.

In the first quarter of 2025, Boeing delivered a total of 18 aircraft to Chinese airlines, the majority of which were 737 MAXs and primarily to China Southern Airlines, according to data reviewed by Europa Press . Regarding orders, there are no records of any from China this year.

However, this space left by China could be filled by other companies, such as Malaysia Aviation Group, parent company of Malaysia Airlines, which is already in talks with Boeing to potentially take over the rejected shipments.

The company's goal is to accelerate the modernization of its aging fleet, so the new planes must meet the company's cabin requirements, according to Bloomberg .