SEATTLE, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Boeing (N:BA) Co BA.N said on Thursday BA.N it booked firm orders for five 787-9 Dreamliners from Qantas Airways Ltd, a $1.3 billion deal at list prices.
The deal confirms the Australian flag carrier's intention to use the high-tech jet following a shake-up of its international business. The airline said it also is converting three 787-8 orders from its Jetstar unit to 787-9s, and plans to use the planes to open direct routes to Europe in the next two years.