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The airline has ordered 50 of the type.

The variant is being developed for Australian flag carrier Qantas.

Deliveries were pushed back to 2027.

The Saudi flag carrier will be the first operator of the type in the Middle East.

Both companies are expected to appeal the decision.

The airline group is expanding both its Boeing and Airbus fleets.

The all-Airbus carrier is a first-time customer for the type.

The type will be used on transatlantic routes from Toronto and Montreal, and on transcontinental connections across North America.

The carrier entered an agreement with Airbus for improved display systems on over 40 aircraft.

The first of the ultra-long-range variant is expected to be delivered at the end of the year.