American courier delivery major FedEx is reportedly planning to purchase at least 25 Boeing wide-body 767 cargo aircraft.
Sources familiar with the matter were quoted by Bloomberg as saying that the directors of the shipping company have discussed a possible deal with Boeing, which could be worth around $5bn.
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FedEx spokesman Jim McCluskey said: "We constantly work on aligning our fleet plans with our business needs.
"We have nothing to announce at this time."
If a deal is reached, Boeing will record significant sales for the wide-body aircraft, particularly the cargo version.
FedEx currently has 35 767-300 freighter aircraft on order. The new aircraft are expected to make FedEx the largest customer for the wide-body jet.
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By GlobalDataIn 2011, the company placed an order for 27 767-300 Freighters, and exercised options for two 777s.
Built on the 767-300ER (extended range) design, the 767 Freighter can carry 58t of cargo on the intercontinental range.
Boeing is currently redesigning a version of the 767 for the US Department of Defense.
The company builds both civilian and military versions of 767 at its manufacturing plant in Everett, Washington, US.
Image: Boeing aircraft owned by FedEx. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.
