Boeing Appoints Former White House Advisor Loomis as China President Amid US-China Tensions

Boeing has appointed Landon Loomis, a Mandarin speaker and former White House advisor, as the new president of Boeing China to navigate heightened U.S.-China trade tensions and stabilize Boeing's operations in the region. Loomis, who has extensive experience working in Beijing as a trade attaché and advisor to former Vice President Mike Pence, will oversee daily operations, strategy, and senior government relations from Beijing while continuing as Boeing's vice president of global policy. His appointment comes amid significant challenges, including China's previous suspension of Boeing jet deliveries and U.S. threats to restrict exports of Boeing airplane parts to China. Loomis is tasked with finalizing a potential deal for up to 500 aircraft, which could significantly bolster Boeing's financial position. Boeing leadership emphasizes Loomis's qualifications and experience living and working in China as key to maintaining the company's longstanding partnership there. Loomis's diverse international background and leadership roles within Boeing, including managing operations in Latin America, position him well to steer the company through these geopolitical and commercial challenges.