British Airways Parent Set to Order About 30 Boeing Jets
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British Airways parent IAG SA is poised to order about 30 Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter.
The deal may include options that increase the number of planes, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing a private matter. Airbus SE may also receive some widebody orders, the people said.
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