American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) is being wooed by both Airbus and Boeing for a large narrow-body order according to this report by Reuters and the WSJ. According to the report Airbus is offering American Airlines $6 billion in preferential financing. Airbus is offering American 130 of the current-generation Airbus A320s and 130 of the more fuel-efficient A320neo (New Engine Option).

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Please click on the photo above for background information on AA’s previous experience with the Airbus A300.

Meanwhile Boeing is playing catch-up and offering AA a combination of 737-800s and 737-900 Extended Range aircraft. Boeing is also now racing to develop a strategy to compete against the A320neo.

American is losing money and the best money offer may win the large order.

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