Qantas 737 retirement

[Alex Ch]

We seem to forget that QF B734F VH-XMB was retired in Sept. 2022

VH-XMB was a 300, the former VH-TAG for TN/QF, and was 37 years old when retired.

Remember the youngest 73H flying is VH-XZP is only 8 years old so you would think we will still see them flying in QF colours of some description well into the 2030s

[Greg Hyde]

Originally Posted by Alex Ch

VH-XMB was a 300, the former VH-TAG for TN/QF, and was 37 years old when retired.

Remember the youngest 73H flying is VH-XZP is only 8 years old so you would think we will still see them flying in QF colours of some description well into the 2030s

I stand corrected.

[Bob C]

Does anyone know when the second B717 will be retired ?

[MarkR]

First 737 retirement is 2025 with half the fleet staying beyond 2030

[Kent Broadhead]

Originally Posted by MarkR

First 737 retirement is 2025 with half the fleet saying beyond 2030

Yes, around half the fleet is only 10-15 years old. Those delivered 20+ years ago will be the first to go.

[Brenden S]

I think XMO is now gone as N422AY if my memory is correct.

[James Smith]

Brenden, from the QF Freight Movements thread, VH-XMO (ex VH-TAW) is now N488AY and left our shores on 15/1/24.

[Brenden S]

Thanks.
I think XML has now been retired.