Delta Said to Talk With Airbus, Boeing on Jet Purchase

Delta Air Lines Inc. is talking to Airbus SAS and Boeing Co. about buying $1 billion or more of new jets as the planemakers phase out their current single-aisle models, people familiar with the matter said.

The order would be at a deeper discount to retail prices than is customary, because Delta is studying current versions of the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, not the newest variants, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private. The talks are for an order of two dozen to 30 planes, the person said.