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The move would mark a reversal for Boeing Co <BA.N>, which
stopped making the passenger version of the jet three years ago.
The aerospace company has been eyeing ways to restart production
of the model, the Journal said, citing people familiar with the
plans.
United has been looking at options for replacing some 767
passenger jets used on transatlantic routes and to South America
and whose average age is about 20 years old, according to the
report.
A spokesman for the airline said it holds regular discussions
about its fleet needs with manufacturers, including Boeing and
Airbus <AIR.PA>.
"We have not recently asked for an offer for any particular
wide-body aircraft type but have in the ordinary course of
discussions asked for information about several wide-body
aircraft, including the 767," the United spokesman said in an
emailed statement.
Boeing did not respond to requests for comment or confirmation
on the report.
(Reporting by Chris Prentice; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)
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