American Airlines nears deal to order around 100 narrowbody jets, with Airbus likely to secure majority, involving A321 and Boeing 737 MAX 8.

American Airlines is near a deal to order around 100 narrowbody jets, with Airbus likely to secure the majority. The deal, involving Airbus A321 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, could be announced soon and will replace some of the airline's oldest planes. The order comes amid a constrained market for new aircraft and following Boeing's 737 MAX jet issues.