According to Bloomberg, United Airlines ( NASDAQ: UAL ) is ready to order ‘triple digit’ numbers of wide body jets from either Boeing ( BA ) and Airbus ( OTCPK:EADSF ).
Citing people briefed on the matter, the airline is weighing offers from both manufacturers for the 787 Dreamliner and A350 models. A finalization of a deal is anticipated for December, according to the report .
Shares of both United Airlines ( UAL ) rose modestly in premarket trading. Meanwhile, Airbus SE ( OTCPK:EADSF ) shares rose 4% in Europe’s afternoon session and Boeing ( BA ) stock jumped 1.25% before the US market open.
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United Airlines looking to order 100 new jets - Bloomberg