UPDATE 1-Airbus plots response as Boeing warms to new jet -Air Lease CEO
January 22, 2018 at 12:31 PM EST
DUBLIN, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Plans for a potential new Boeing mid-sized jet are gaining momentum, prompting Airbus to respond by beefing up its strong-selling A321neo model, Air Lease Corp Chief Executive John Plueger said on Monday.