BA - Air France-KLM talking with Boeing Airbus for 160 new jets

Boeing ([[BA]] +0.2%) edges higher after Air France-KLM (AFRAF) says it started talks with the company and rival Airbus ([[EADSY]], [[EADSF]]) for a potential purchase of 160 new single-aisle planes in what could be the biggest-ever order for the carrier.The contest likely would match Boeing's 737 MAX against Airbus' narrowbody A320 or A220 jets.The order would come after Air France secured a €4B French rescue in April, following €10B in loans and guarantees granted last year by the governments of France and the Netherlands.

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Air France-KLM talking with Boeing, Airbus for 160 new jets