Qantas Project Sunrise Is Delayed Again – And The Aircraft Is Still The Whole Story
Qantas’ long-awaited Project Sunrise program has slipped again, pushing the airline’s first specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR delivery into 2027 and...
Qantas
IATA: QF
ICAO: QFA
Callsign: Q LINK
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Airline Information
| Country | Australia (AU) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | QF |
| ICAO Code | QFA |
| Callsign | Q LINK |
| Hub Airport | TMW — Tamworth Regional Airport |
| Fleet Size | 118 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 9.2 years |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (109 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 NG | 62 | JET | 9.9 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 24 | JET | 10.6 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A380 | 12 | JET | 7.8 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 747 | 11 | JET | 17.2 yrs |
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Qantas (QFA)
Fleet Size
123
Aircraft Types
5
Fleet Breakdown
- 321 Airbus A321
- 330 Airbus A330
- 380 Airbus A380
- 738 Boeing 737-800 Passagiermodell
- 787 Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Latest Articles about Qantas
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Qantas Reinstates Darwin-Singapore Route, Enhancing International Connectivity
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Virgin Australia Overtakes Qantas in Domestic Market Share
Virgin Australia has officially surpassed Qantas as the largest domestic airline in Australia, achieving a 35% market share in December...
Qantas Delays International Wi-Fi Rollout Until 2025 Due to Technical Issues
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Qantas Flight Returns Twice to Christchurch After Technical Issues Disrupt Journey to Melbourne
A Qantas Boeing 737-800 operating a flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL) faced repeated disruptions, prompting it to return...
Qantas Expands Network for 2025, Adding New International Routes and Increasing Service Frequency
Qantas has recently announced a significant expansion of its international network for 2025. This plan includes the addition of new...
QantasLink Completes Retirement of Boeing 717 Fleet After Over 20 Years of Service
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Airways, has officially retired its Boeing 717 fleet, marking the end of over two...
Qantas Expands Darwin to Singapore Route with Airbus A220
Qantas Expands Darwin to Singapore Route with Airbus A220 Aircraft Qantas has announced a major upgrade to its Darwin (DRW)...
Qantas Expands International Network with 220,000 More Seats and New Route to Palau
Qantas Expands International Network, Adds 220,000 Seats and New Route to Palau Qantas Airways has announced a significant expansion of...