A deal would be the first sale in Japan for the newest version of Boeing’s best-selling 737 family. Five years ago, ANA was also the first carrier from the country to pick the competing A320neo narrowbody from France’s Airbus SE.
It would also come at a time when Japan is facing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to cut its trade surplus with the United States.
An announcement on an ANA-Boeing deal could come as early as Tuesday, subject to the airline’s final approval, the people told Reuters on condition of anonymity.
ANA confirmed it was considering an order of Boeing jets, but did not provide any details.
"We are in discussion with Boeing, but we have not made our final decision yet," an ANA representative said. The airline is scheduled to report its quarterly results on Tuesday.
Boeing declined to comment.