Korean Air Signs $14 Billion Airbus Deal, Snubbing Boeing

• Korean Air signs $14 billion deal with Airbus for 33 A350 wide-body jets, passing over typical top supplier Boeing • Deal includes 27 A350-1000s and 6 A350-900s, chosen over Boeing's 777X • Purchase aligns with airline's sustainability efforts and preparation for upcoming merger with Asiana Airlines • Deal delivers boost for Airbus amid a surge in wide-body aircraft orders and strains on supply of single-aisle jets • Comes as Boeing faces heightened scrutiny over jet safety following recent incidents