On Saturday that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund was "close" to announcing the deal, which could include 100 or more aircraft, mainly wide-body jets often used on long-haul international flights. Used in flights.
People familiar with the matter told US media that the timing of the $35 billion deal was "fluid" but could come as early as Sunday.
According to the newspaper's sources, Airbus has been competing with Boeing for "months" for the Saudi contract, so it is possible that the deal for the new jets could fall apart at a later stage.
The new aircraft will serve in the fleet of Saudi Arabia's new (second) national airline.
