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