Reuters reported last week that the U.S. planemaker was in
advanced negotiations with the Gulf carrier for around 34 of the
planned twin-engined freighters in a deal provisionally
estimated to be worth $14 billion at list prices.
Qatar Airways has publicly said it is interested in buying up to
50 jets, with the larger figure expected to include additional
options that could lead to later top-up purchases.
The deal, which could be subject to a formal launch of the
freighter project, is expected to be signed at a White House
ceremony at 12:30 pm local (1630 GMT), the officials said.
Boeing declined to comment.
Qatar Airways, which has declined to comment on Boeing freighter
negotiations, could not immediately be reached.
(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Mark Potter)
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