Fleet Developments

New Boeing 737-800

By the end of 2013 Qantas will operate 32 new aircraft configured with 12 Business and 156 Economy. These aircraft will operate both Tasman and domestic services.

These new aircraft feature a state-of-the-art, on-demand inflight entertainment system from Panasonic in both Business and Economy, and seating designed by Marc Newson.

Selected aircraft will also feature the Boeing Sky Interior which, with enlarged window surrounds, a contemporary coloured cabin interior and LED mood lighting, will enhance the sense of spaciousness on your journey.

New A330-200

Brand new A330-200 aircraft have joined the Australian domestic fleet with individual on-demand inflight entertainment screens in every newly designed seat.

It's a new era of flying for the Qantas domestic experience - with over 350 entertainment choices on your personal inflight entertainment system, you can sit back and enjoy the journey onboard your domestic flight.*

Four of these aircraft are currently operating within the Australian domestic network, predominately on East West sectors.^{^}

Qantas has taken delivery of ten of its 20 A380-800 aircraft. This represents the second-largest A380 firm order of any airline in the world.

The Qantas A380 operates selected flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Los Angeles, Singapore and London

The Boeing 787 has been selected as the cornerstone of the Qantas fleet renewal program. Compared to its predecessor, the 787 will provide significant improvements in fuel consumption, noise emissions and passenger comfort. The Boeing 787 will join the Qantas Group in the second half of 2012.

QantasLink has entered into a contract with Bombardier for the purchase of seven new Next Generation Q400 aircraft for its QantasLink regional operations.

The decision will see QantasLink expand its Q400 fleet from 21 to 28 aircraft and increase the total turboprop fleet to 49 aircraft and represents an additional A$250 million investment in regional operations that will allow QantasLink to increase capacity on existing routes and investigate further network growth opportunities.

The first NextGen aircraft was delivered in February 2011. The NextGen Q400 aircraft features include upgraded cabin interiors and larger overhead compartments.

Compared to its predecessor, the Q400 reduces travel times by up to 20 percent, offering passengers a jet-like travelling experience through improved performance, cabin noise suppression and passenger comfort. These aircraft are central to QantasLink's growth strategy in regional Australia.