Cool on A380, rejuvenated Qantas eyes more Boeing Dreamliners

Qantas Airway could potentially more than quadruple its fleet of Boeing Dreamliners as long as the first few aircraft generate a profit, CE Alan Joyce said. The carrier is due to receive the first of its 8 Dreamliners at the end of 2017, and has options and purchase rights to buy another 45 of the long-range, fuel-efficient aircraft. “I’d like to order all of them if I can make a good return out of them,” Joyce said Wednesday. “This aircraft’s technology is going to change the game for Qantas.” Getting new planes will enable more ultra-long non-stop flights to London and Dallas from Australian cities as Joyce turns around Qantas. The airline is working on the first destination for its 787 and will announce the route at the end of this year. Options include Melbourne-Dallas, Perth-London and Brisbane-Dallas. <br/>