NEW : Australian court grants Qantas permission to pursue legal action . NEW : Qantas has filed a lawsuit against the government of Australia, claiming that it is owed money for operating services in Australia since 2001. Officials issue a safety recommendation about the Rolls-Royce engine . The problem could have been a factor in last month 's Qantas fire .
NEW : Australian court grants Qantas permission to pursue legal action . NEW : Qantas says it has already started discussions with Rolls-Royce . Officials issue a safety recommendation about the Rolls-Royce engine . The problem could have been a factor in last month 's Qantas fire .