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Boeing shares rise as reports say Singapore Airlines and Qantas are in early wide-body talks
Media reports linked Boeing to prospective aircraft purchases as both airlines weigh large long-haul jet options, including Boeing 777X and 787 models, though no orders have been confirmed.
Boeing’s stock climbed in early June after a Reuters report, relayed by Stocktwits, said Singapore Airlines and Australia’s Qantas are each in separate, early-stage discussions with aircraft makers about wide-body jet purchases. Boeing shares “gained about 4%” on Thursday in response to the news, according to the post.
The report said Singapore Airlines is in “early-stage discussions” to buy at least 50 of the industry’s largest passenger jets. Singapore Airlines is evaluating Boeing’s 777X alongside Airbus’s A350-1000, with the potential framework also leaving room for additional aircraft options beyond the initial 50. Boeing and Airbus did not comment on the negotiations when asked by Reuters, the post said.
For Qantas, the same Reuters-based report described a different but related decision point. Qantas is weighing an order for roughly 20 long-haul wide-body aircraft, with the talks focused on acquiring Boeing 787 Dreamliners or the primary variant of the Airbus A350. The discussions were characterized as confidential and still preliminary.
The post added that, when approached for comment, both Airbus and Boeing declined to say anything about the active negotiations. Qantas, through a spokesperson, told Reuters that it remains in routine communication with aircraft manufacturers as part of fleet planning and had “no official updates or orders” to announce at the time.
Qantas’s interest, according to the post, ties into a longer fleet modernization plan. The airline previously established firm orders and purchase rights for 24 wide-body jets intended to phase out its older Airbus A330 and A380 fleets starting in fiscal year 2027, and the new talks would appear to extend that renewal trajectory.
For context, Boeing markets the 787 Dreamliner as a long-range wide-body family designed to help airlines open nonstop routes and expand networks, while the 777X is positioned as a next-generation large twin-aisle jet family aimed at improving efficiency and environmental performance. Both programs are typically watched closely by airlines because wide-body aircraft choices can lock in route strategy and fleet economics for many years.
Even with the reported momentum for potential orders, most of what matters for Boeing investors and airline planners is still missing. The airlines have not confirmed any purchase agreement, the post does not specify expected delivery windows, and Boeing declined to comment on negotiations. Until a customer places a formal order or releases a contract update, any valuation impact is speculative and could unwind quickly if talks fail or specifications change.
Why It Matters
- Confirmed wide-body orders can meaningfully affect Boeing’s commercial outlook because aircraft deliveries translate into revenue recognition over time.
- The reported customer interest highlights ongoing competitive pressure on Boeing from Airbus, especially in the long-haul segment where both 787 and A350 variants compete.
- Even without confirmed deals, reports of active talks can shift investor sentiment quickly, particularly for companies trying to demonstrate demand for their larger, longer-cycle aircraft programs.
- For airlines, selecting between next-generation wide-body models can shape network expansion strategy for a decade or more, making the timing and final configuration of any order critical.
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Key Facts
- Boeing shares rose about 4% after a Reuters-based report described early talks involving Singapore Airlines and Qantas.
- Singapore Airlines is reportedly evaluating a minimum order of at least 50 wide-body jets, including Boeing 777X and Airbus A350-1000.
- Qantas is reportedly weighing an additional roughly 20 wide-body aircraft, focused on Boeing 787 Dreamliners or the main Airbus A350 variant.
- Boeing and Airbus declined to comment on the negotiations when contacted, according to the post.
- Qantas said it regularly communicates with aircraft manufacturers as part of routine fleet planning and had no official orders to announce at the time.
- The report links Qantas discussions to an existing plan for wide-body replacement starting in fiscal year 2027, aimed at retiring Airbus A330 and A380 fleets.
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