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Boeing is nearing a multibillion dollar deal to sell dozens of it's 7 37 MAX jets to Southwest Airlines, according to people familiar with the matter.
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It's potentially the company's largest 7 37 max order since the aircraft safety ban was lifted.
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If confirmed, the deal would provide much needed support after the plane was grounded for nearly two years following back to back fatal crashes.
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The exact terms and timing of a possible announcement were not clear.
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The proposed deal follows speculation of a face off between the smallest member of Boeing's Max family, the 7 37 max seven and the A to 20 planes from Airbus.
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Southwest chief executive Gary Kelly had said in November that they were debating between the still uncertified Boeing 7 37 max seven and the A to 20 which would be the airlines first shift away from an all Boeing fleet.
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Southwest said it does not comment on fleet decisions and has nothing to announce, but Kelly said at an event Wednesday that Southwest negotiations with Boeing are ongoing.
