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The price of the deal was not disclosed, but could be around $4 billion. Japan Airlines is expected to receive its first Boeing Dreamliner in 2008. Boeing ( BA) and European rival Airbus were competing for the Japan Airlines deal. Boeing and Airbus have been battling in recent months to win contracts with Asian airliners.Boeing recently reached a deal with Japan's All Nippon Airways, while Airbus inked a contract with Malaysia's AirAsia.

Stock Investing Course (AXcess News) Sydney - Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) won an $15 billion contractfrom Qantas Airlines, Australia's national air carrier, for 115 of Boeing's mid-sized Dreamliner 787 planes. It was the largest contract of its type to be awarded this year.

Wenis expected to also look at ordering civilian helicoptors and aerospace equipment for China's space program later today. A Chinese order for 150 Airbus planes could be worth $9 billion to the French airplane manufacturer, which would put Airbus ahead of Boeing this year. China had already bought 70 airplanes from Boeing earlier, though the Asian nation is prone to diversify its resources. A Chinese order of that magnitude could include some assembly work of the Airbus planes in China, a strong consideration forWen and his trade representatives.

Stock Market Game Qantas also said it would purchase rights on 50 more Boeing planes, sweetening the deal for the U.S. airplane manufacturer.

by Douglas Bakshian A senior U.S. Atlantic trade dispute over subsidies to rival aircraft makers Boeing and Airbus could be continued.If you would like to receive late breaking business news covered by AXcess News then you need to subscribe. Membership is free. Print This Page April 5, 2005 (AXcess News) A senior U.S. Atlantic trade dispute over subsidies to rival aircraft makers Boeing and Airbus could be continued, with the original deadline for the talks to end just one week away.The United States wants the European Union to stop providing loans to help Airbus develop new aircraft. Brussels says Boeing profits from aid through federal contracts, tax breaks from Washington State, assemblies in Japan.

Stock Investing Game Boeing has agreed to begin delivering the Dreamliner 787 planes in August 2008, making Qantas one of the first airlines to begin receiving planes.

month negotiation period.Airbus recently passed Boeing as the world's largest maker of commercial aircraft, putting more pressure on the subsidy issue. Both companies will be in sharp competition over two new aircraft, the Boeing 787 regional jet and the Airbus A350.

Journal Prime Rate Street Wall Boeing said that 45 of the Dreamliner 787 planes were firm, 20 were an option and the balance purchase rights. The $15 billionprice tag is based on Qantas buying all 115 Boeing 787s.

To ensure that your child up to 8 months enjoys a comfortable journey on longhaul flights (child's weight shall not exceed 15kg on Airbus respectively 12kg on Boeing), you can reserve a baby basket (cradle, complete with fresh bed linen and pillows) when purchasing your own ticket. The cradle can be secured at specified points in the aircraft.

Stock Market News Mike Bair, vice president of the 787 program said at a news conference Tuesday evening, "This is a spectacular win for us. We're really appreciative of Qantas' decision. They are a challenging customer because they have some unique mission requirements because they are a long way away."

Stock Investing Basics Bair also said that he considered the 20 Boeing Dreamliner 787 plans to be a firm order, though contractually, it stood as an option to purchase those planes.

Stock Investing Software Boeing's list price for the Dreamliner 787 is $130 million, putting the 45 plan order's value at $5.8 billion. Though a purchase of that size would have discounted the price of Boeing's 787 airplane. Boeing did not disclose the actual rate Tuesday night at the press conference.

Stock Market Trading Boeing was competing with Europe's Airbus A350 to get the order, making it most likely the largest sale Boeing will see yet this year.

Stock Investing For Dummy Geoff Dixon, Qantas chief executive, said price was big factor in ordering the Boeing 787sinstead of the A350 offered by Airbus.

Stock Market Crash Another factor was the mostly composite airframe on the 787, Dixon said. Boeing's dreamliner 787 is the first jumbo jet built with what Dixon called "breakthrough technology", making it a lighter and more economical airplane than the Airbus A350.

Stock Investing Tip Boeing's ability to guarantee delivery in 2008 cinched the deal for Dixon. Boeing said it had anticipated Qantas order so it reserved some "delivery slots" for the Australian airline.

Stock Market Chart Boeing shares closed up 86 cents, or 1.2 percent, at $71.45 Wednesday.

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