Lufthansa Close To Airbus SAS And Boeing Order: Reports

(RTTNews) - Deutsche Lufthansa AG (DLAKF.PK, DLAKY.PK), is likely to split the order for dozens of long-haul jets, between EADS NV's unit,(EADSF.PK, EADSY.PK) Airbus SAS and Boeing Co. (BA), according to media reports. Bloomberg quoted as people close to the matter said that the purchase is worth for a list value of at least $14 billion. The official announcement is anticipated next week.

The jets for purchase by Lufthansa will be Boeing's new 777-9X, and Airbus's A350-900. The purchase is followed by a contest between the plane-makers for about 50 aircrafts, with regard to the renewal of the German flag carrier's long-distance fleet. The 406-seat Boeing 777-9X, packed with new engines and wings, is expected to start flying passengers around the end of the decade. The German carrier's goal seems like to allow for as much flexibility to switch between different-sized models over time, rather than buying one class of jet from both manufacturers.

Companies relating to the matter, however, declined to comment.