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QF Freight Movements
With so much going on with QF at the moment I thought it was wise to split out the freighter movements.
What we know: *QF has 2 x A330-200's under freighter conversion: VH-EBE is in DRS under conversion and is expected to rejoin the fleet this calender year VH-EBF is in PUS for a repaint and expected to rejoin the fleet later this month (Sep) *QF has 8 X A321P2F's on order with a delivery schedule (based on QF FY23 Annual Report) and subject to change FY24 x 3 FY25 x 2 FY26 x 3 I have recently read that 2 x A321P2F could join the fleet this calendar year. |
Great summary Greg! Do we know if Qantas will be retiring the 767 freighter?
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Might be some delays with the A321s given operators of certain Airbus A321 converted freighters are being instructed to implement a tighter inspection regime for potential fatigue cracks in the centre wing-box rear lower spar area.
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B767F abd B737F's are being retired. Greg, I think previous year or half year results QF had ordered 9 A321P2F's
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Is "Hercules" the time QF has named an a/c after something not related to Oz ?
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I presume that the Registered Operator for VH-EBF will be Express Freighters Australia Pty Ltd.
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Mine today from Brissy:)
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Should be the same as the A321F. |
EBF is about to land in Adelaide after dropping into Sydney using QF7532.
Looks like Melbourne is next on the schedule. |
Any intel on when EBF will start operating freight services? Seems a waste to have it sit in MEL not doing anything!
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I think it starts on 3 October.
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Probably waiting on the type to get CASA sign off for the AOC after the proving flights.
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Yeah I saw it parked outside the cargo terminal when I landed this evening on QF2085
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According to Flightaware, EBF is scheduled to fly MEL-ADL this morning as QF7315.
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Flight Crew, ground crew and engineering training maybe?
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EBF is off on another training flight to Adelaide as QF7323
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It is being flown around for training maybe?
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It looks as though EBF has commenced QANTAS freight services in the early hours of this morning. It operated QF7359, which is a scheduled freight service from MEL-PER, usually operated by B734F or A321P2F aircraft. It has just arrived in PER.
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From a reliable source, the next 3 A321P2F will be VH-XF4 XF5, XF6, MSN 1695, 2799, 3512
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According to Flightaware, VH-EBE was scheduled to perform a EFW test flight DRS-DRS of 1.5 hours on Friday afternoon, local European time, but as it is now after 22:00 there it looks as though the flight has been postponed. It could be flown in the next few days which means that EBE has had its conversion completed and will shortly be leaving DRS, probably via PUS like EBF, for a repaint on its journey home.
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The 2 Our Airline B737's and 2 Scoot A320's have been broken up so far. XMB is still there.
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Airbus A330-202(F) 842 VH-EBE Qantas air-test at DRS 09dec23 prior re-delivery
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Originally Posted by C Patters >
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Yes, the photos of VH-EBE were great. No news on its next move as yet. It maybe waiting for its painting slot in PUS. |
Thanks James!!
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EBE has left DRS and is currently on its way to PUS as QF7532
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Another pic https://cdn.plnspttrs.net/10731/vh-e...f4d94d6e_o.jpg |
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