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Old 24th April 2013, 04:23 PM
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Default QF to get a 744ERF

Qantas have announced they will lease a freighter with delivery towards the end of the year to replace the contracted ops.

http://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/med...ghter-aircraft
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Old 24th April 2013, 05:58 PM
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They will still be leasing 2 Atlas 74F's. This will replace one of the 3 they currently lease.
Also good to here it will be in a new Qantas Freight colour scheme with a Kangaroo on the tail (finally!!!)
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Old 24th April 2013, 06:25 PM
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Where did you read it will have the kangaroo on the tail?

Just for my info.

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Old 24th April 2013, 06:37 PM
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Sounds like N797BA (l/n 1416/MSN 37303) could be the aircraft as it is a 'near new' bird having been in storage since manufacturing / test flights and parked at Pinal Airpark since 11/11/2009. It is one of the last 747-400's built.

I believe a few of Jade Cargo Internationals 747-400ERF's are still in storage since they ceased operations in 2011.
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Old 24th April 2013, 07:05 PM
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Where did you read it will have the kangaroo on the tail?
It was explained on an internal memo
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Old 24th April 2013, 07:21 PM
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Old 24th April 2013, 08:11 PM
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It's hinted in the linked media release too, says it will display the Qantas Freight branding & be opb Express Freighters Australia. No specific mention of the 'roo but I guess the inference is there that it'll look much like VH-EFR
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Old 24th April 2013, 10:17 PM
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The article says "branded in the distinctive new Qantas freight livery". I thought that was the one with the solid red tail with no kangaroo unless the livery has recently changed?
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Old 25th April 2013, 01:44 AM
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is the 744ERF just a 744F with increased max zero fuel weight and take off weight option?

If so, how is this achieved? More powerful engines?
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Old 25th April 2013, 07:15 AM
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Does anyone know what the Qantas Freight Saab 340 is mentioned at the bottom of the media release?
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