By Laura Benitez
LONDON, Feb 1 (IFR) - An inaugural bond from Britishlow-cost airline EasyJet could emerge as soon as TuesdayFebruary 2, according to a source.
Lead managers have received "strong feedback" following aroadshow last month, and the company's preference is for a 500mno-grow deal with a seven-year maturity.
EasyJet was considering either a seven or eight-year tenorand a £300m or 500m size, according to an investor who attendedthe London leg of the roadshow.
The airline announced its funding plans on the same day asbeing assigned first-time ratings of Baa1 and BBB+ by Moody'sand S&P.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays and Societe Generalearranged the roadshow and will run the trade. (Reporting By Laura Benitez, editing by Helene Durand, JulianBaker)