Airbus nearing significant widebody order from Delta, Reuters sources say
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Airbus is reportedly close to finalizing an order with a major US airline, Delta Air Lines, for a large number of wide-body jets, including additional A350-1000 aircraft. The deal could be announced as early as this week after last-minute negotiations. While Delta had previously placed an order for Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets in 2022, it has been a significant customer for Airbus. Delta’s fleet currently includes Airbus A330 and A350-900 planes, and the new order is expected to support the airline’s growth in the Asia-Pacific region, which is rebounding more slowly than other markets. US carriers are focusing on the region as a potential source of high-margin revenue.