Qantas has earmarked the acquisition of 115 B787 aircraft, with 65 firm orders, 20 options and 30 purchase rights. Jetstar will operate the first 15 B787s delivered to the Qantas group on international routes. Boeing announced on Thursday that it was again delaying the launch of the Dreamliner, with deliveries now expected to start in early 2009 rather than late 2008, as a result of "start-up issues" in its factory and supply chain.