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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.
