I noticed some of the monitors at work had pictures of it in the battleship grey livery from 1993-2004, I'm guessing when it was delivered. Thought that was odd.
Perhaps the mystery order of 28.

The article from Bloomberg, Boeing Bets Its Comeback on Trump, China and an Elusive New Plane, outlines a high-stakes strategy for the aerospace giant as it attempts to recover from years of technical and financial turmoil.

The "China Breakthrough"

Boeing is looking toward a potential diplomatic breakthrough as President Donald Trump prepares to visit China. The company hopes to reprise the success of the 1972 Nixon-era deal, which originally opened the Chinese market to Boeing. Currently, China is reportedly considering a massive deal for approximately 500 narrowbody jets, which would provide a critical boost to Boeing’s order book.

Leadership & The Next-Gen Aircraft

CEO Kelly Ortberg is facing a defining moment for the company's future. The core of the "comeback" strategy hinges on two major pillars:

• Replacing the 737: Boeing must decide on a successor to the aging and troubled 737 Max line. This new aircraft will be the foundation of their competition against Airbus for the next several decades.
• Restoring Public Trust: Following high-profile safety incidents and delays (including the 777X and NASA Starliner), Ortberg is tasked with overhauling the company's safety culture and manufacturing reliability.

Key Challenges

Despite the optimism regarding a China deal, Boeing faces significant headwinds:

• 777X Delays: Ongoing setbacks in the certification and delivery of its newest widebody jet.
• Geopolitical Risks: The company’s heavy reliance on a successful outcome from Trump’s negotiations with Xi Jinping makes their recovery vulnerable to shifting trade policies.
• Production Stability: Restoring the pace and quality of its current manufacturing lines remains a primary hurdle.