China’s three biggest airlines, which grounded 96 Max 737 Boeing aircraft after the Addis Ababa crash in March, formally demanded compensation on Wednesday from the Boeing Company over the long-period grounding of their aircraft.
Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines have also sought pay-outs due to delayed delivery of previously ordered new aircraft from the America-based manufacturer of commercial jetliners.
China Southern is Asia’s largest carrier by fleet size, China Eastern is the country’s number two, while Air China is the state flag carrier.
According to Boeing estimates, Chinese carriers will buy 7,700 jetliners over the next two decades.
