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https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/trkd-images/LYNXMPEI9C14Z_L.jpgA deal could be announced by December, according to the report, which added that United Airlines has been in discussions with the planemakers for months.
The potential new order comes at a time when travel demand has bounced back from the pandemic, but a shortage of staff and aircraft has left airlines scrambling to meet the demand.
United Airlines and Boeing declined to comment, while Airbus did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Shares of United Airlines were down marginally in trading after the bell, while Boeing rose slightly to trade at $133.