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Old 12th September 2023, 04:24 PM
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Default 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.
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Old 12th September 2023, 05:01 PM
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Great summary Greg! Do we know if Qantas will be retiring the 767 freighter?
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Old 12th September 2023, 05:39 PM
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Great summary Greg! Do we know if Qantas will be retiring the 767 freighter?
Haven't heard anything specific but you would expect that the B737F & B767F days would be numbered as the "new" a/c come online.
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Old 13th September 2023, 07:05 PM
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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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Old 14th September 2023, 07:33 PM
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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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Old 23rd September 2023, 12:14 PM
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EBF in new livery

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sircoo...in/photostream
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Old 23rd September 2023, 12:45 PM
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Is "Hercules" the time QF has named an a/c after something not related to Oz ?
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Old 23rd September 2023, 01:14 PM
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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
Worth nothing that VH-XMB has been sitting in ASP for over a year enjoying her retirement.
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Old 23rd September 2023, 01:28 PM
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I presume that the Registered Operator for VH-EBF will be Express Freighters Australia Pty Ltd.
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Old 23rd September 2023, 02:08 PM
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Mine today from Brissy
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Yes Bob i believe so matey.
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