Airbus, Delta Explore Expanding A220 Jet Order: Reuters

  • Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) is in talks with Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) to expand the U.S. carrier's existing order for A220 small jetliners, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
  • The deal for a top-up order of around a dozen aircraft is expected to be signed next week at the Farnborough Airshow.
  • DAL is also expected to finalize an order for at least 100 Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) 737 MAX airliners.
  • Delta has ordered 95 Canadian-designed A220s, of which it has taken delivery of 56.
  • Price Action: EADSY shares closed higher by 3.62% at $25.03 on Tuesday. DAL shares are trading lower by 3.89% at $29.88, and BA up by 0.014% at $147.17 during the pre-market session on Wednesday.
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