A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, set for Xiamen Airlines, is being returned to the US amid disruptions caused by the ongoing US-China trade war. This development comes on the heels of another aircraft facing a similar fate. The escalation of tariffs between the two countries has thrown a wrench into Boeing’s delivery schedules, affecting the financial prospects of Chinese airlines. In response to the challenges faced by the aviation industry, Beijing is contemplating steps to bolster airlines that lease Boeing planes. The situation has created a cloud of uncertainty over the timeline for future aircraft deliveries, with potential delays looming large.