Qantas yet to finalise fleet plans

Qantas is believed to have ended a marathon board meeting without finalising its A$15-20 billion ($15.93-$21.24 billion) plans to improve its fleet.

Late revisions by both Boeing and Airbus yesterday left the Qantas board unable to sign off on a deal, The Australian newspaper reported today.

It is believed an announcement is imminent.

The battle by the plane manufacturers to secure Qantas business has been described as the closest fought in the airline's history.

Qantas is set to choose between Boeing's ultra-long-range 777-200LR and Airbus' A340-500, and between Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and Airbus' fuel efficient A350.

The airline's final order will add to the $18 billion it is already spending on fleet modernisation.

- AAP