Airbus, Boeing Vie for Almost $21 Billion of Orders at Show

The largest airshow in the world is about to get under way with orders for planes from Delta and Boeing.

Billions of dollars in aircraft transactions will be showcased at the first large-scale gathering of industry leaders in three years.

It will give a measure of the global aviation industry's recovery from a Pandemic that flattened international travel and give an update on labor shortages that have hampered manufacturers' efforts to speed up work in their factories. The UK issues an extreme heat warning.

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After years of negotiations, Delta is expected to announce orders and commitments for as many as 130 of Boeing's 737 Max 10 jetliners, giving an endorsement for the final and largest member of the narrow-body jet family. Atlanta-based Delta is about to order a dozen of the A 220 jets from Toulouse, France.

According to Avitas, a purchase order for 130 737 Max 10 jets and 12 A 220s would be worth over $6 billion.

A deal for about 30 A330neo wide-body jets with Malaysia Airlines is in the works. The European planemaker was in a competition with Boeing, according to a report. As many as 60 A 220 jets could be ordered from LOT Polish Airlines.

As many as 40 A320neo family planes could wrap up as soon as this week, some of the people said, asking not to be identified because the talks are confidential.

It doesn't comment on speculation Existing and potential customers are always in touch with us. It said that any discussions which may or may not happen remain confidential. Condor didn't want to say anything.

Airlines are trying to negotiate the best terms with both manufacturers in order to get other orders. According to people familiar with the matter, Jet Airways India is in the process of choosing between the A320neo and A220 planes as well as Boeing's 737 Max or Embraer SA jets.

A Jet Airways spokesman said that they are in advanced talks with lessors and original equipment manufacturers. We are looking for the one that works best for us.

The Royal Air Maroc is trying to find a replacement for some of its older models. Outside of normal business hours, a representative from Royal Air Maroc didn't respond to requests for comment.

Boeing may benefit from announcements at the show. The European planemaker has grown its heft in the past decade to conquer 70% of the narrow-body segment.

Boeing vows it won't build gliders as engine shortage expands.

There are a number of issues that Boeing is facing, from quality issues to questions over the regulatory approval of its Max 10 aircraft and the need to book sales of the737 Max after two fatal crashes.

Even though it wants to produce as many as 75 A320neo series jets a month by the year 2025. The company had 20 gliders that were unable to be shipped by the end of May, according to the CEO.

Some customers have not waited for the UK event to make banners. The sale of A320neo jets by China's largest airlines was worth $37 billion.

Charlotte Ryan and Mary Schlangenstein assisted with the project.