SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2005 -- Qantas Airways Limited has selected the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for its Jetstar subsidiarys international routes. Qantas plans to order 45 airplanes with 20 options and purchase rights for 50 additional jetliners. The 787 will provide economic and passenger comfort advantages that will allow Qantas to compete effectively while adding or increasing services. Qantas recently announced Jetstars plans to launch international flights from Australia in the future.
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