Airbus seen close to BA deal, adding pressure for Boeing revamp

A potential US$7 billion (HK$54.4 billion) order from British Airways for Airbus A350 jets is set to hand Boeing its next major challenge as it nears the end of a three-month crisis over the grounding of the 787 Dreamliner, analysts said.

If confirmed, the order would strike a blow inside one of Boeing’s most loyal wide-body customers and may hike pressure on the US planemaker to defend future profits by formally offering a revamped version of its successful 777 mini-jumbo.

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