(Reuters) -United Airlines Inc is close to reaching a deal with Boeing to order dozens of the planemaker’s 787 Dreamliner jets, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The potential order comes at a time when the industry struggles with adverse weather conditions, worker shortages and strikes over the past year, which has impacted operations.
Demand for widebody jets is also returning after years of a market glut, a boost especially for Boeing, which is in the midst of a recovery from successive crises. The planemaker did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
A deal between United and Boeing could be completed as soon as this month, the report said.
United, when contacted by Reuters, said it does not comment on “speculation.” Its shares were down 1.2% in afternoon trade.
(Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru, Rajesh Kumar Singh in Chicago; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
