Chinese airlines seek Boeing compensation

China is stepping up pressure on Boeing Co. as its airlines demand compensation for the grounding of 737 Max jetliners after fatal crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia. Two of three major state-owned carriers — Air China Ltd. and China Southern Airlines Ltd. — said Wednesday they want compensation for their aircraft being grounded. The third, China Eastern Airlines Ltd., announced a similar request last month. Investigators have suggested a flight-control system was to blame for both 737 Max crashes. Air China, which has 15 of the 737 Max jets, also wants compensation for delays in aircraft deliveries. China Southern wants compensation for disruption due to being unable to use its 737 Max planes.