QF to get a 744ERF

[MarkR]

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

[Karl M]

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!!!)

[Todd Hendry]

Where did you read it will have the kangaroo on the tail?

Just for my info.

Thanks Todd.

[Shayne G]

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.

[Karl M]

Originally Posted by Todd Hendry

Where did you read it will have the kangaroo on the tail?

It was explained on an internal memo

[Todd Hendry]

Thanks.

[Rowan McKeever]

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

[Justin L]

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?

[Radi K]

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?

[Damian N]

Does anyone know what the Qantas Freight Saab 340 is mentioned at the bottom of the media release?