Airbus beats Boeing to become preferred supplier for Qantas Sydney-London flights

By Jamie Freed SYDNEY (Reuters) - Qantas Airways Ltd said on Friday is has chosen Airbus SE as preferred supplier for jets capable of the world's longest-ever commercial flights from Sydney to London, beating rival Boeing Co after a hard-fought contest. The Australian carrier said it would make a final decision in March on whether to proceed with an order for up to 12 A350-1000 jets fitted with an extra fuel tank to handle flights of up to 21 hours. The flights would begin in the first half of 2023, but remain subject to reaching a pay deal with pilots, who would need to extend their duty times to around 23 hours to account for potential delays.

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