How a 2000s Exclusivity Deal with Boeing Locked Qantas Out of the Airbus A330
In the year 2000, Qantas finalized a significant fleet agreement with Boeing, ordering aircraft like the 747-400ER. A critical part of this deal was a decade-long exclusivity clause for widebody aircraft. This commitment effectively prevented Qantas from purchasing the increasingly popular and efficient Airbus A330 for its mainline fleet. While the airline did eventually operate the A330, these were initially acquired through the takeover of another airline and for its subsidiary, Jetstar. The expiration of this Boeing-exclusive deal later opened the door for Qantas to place major orders with Airbus, shaping its modern fleet.
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