Boeing nears deal to sell small number of 787s to AerCap -source

The source cautioned that the deal could still fall apart and the precise number of planes could not be determined. AerCap did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Boeing Co is nearing a deal to sell a small number of 787 jets to aircraft lessor AerCap Holdings that could be announced as soon as Tuesday at the Farnborough Airshow, a source told Reuters.

The Wall Street Journal reported the potential deal for a "handful" of planes earlier. The source cautioned that the deal could still fall apart and the precise number of planes could not be determined.

AerCap did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Boeing did not comment.