Qantas in Profit, dividend for shareholders, and 787 orders confirmed

Qantas announces $975million profit for the year, in contrast to a $646million loss the year before.
It is also promising a dividend of 23¢ per share – the first time it has paid out since 2009, when it parted with 6¢ a share.

It has also confirmed the purchase of 8 x 787-9 Dreamliners for delivery in 2017 – a decision that was rumoured months ago.

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