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

From late 2014, Qantas will reconfigure the interior of 10 Airbus A330-300s and 20 A330-200s with a new flat seat in business class, refreshed economy cabin and a new inflight entertainment offering.

The A330-300s will operate between Australia and Asia, while the A330-200s operate on domestic routes between the east coast and Perth - enabling the retirement of our Boeing 767s.

Already customers flying between Sydney/Melbourne and Perth are experiencing a new era of flying on our new wide bodied A330 aircraft.^

From May 2013, all passengers travelling midweek on east west routes will enjoy individual on-demand inflight entertainment screens in every newly designed seat.*

Read more about the A330-200.

It's part of our commitment to be the best airline for business and premium travellers.

Qantas has taken delivery of twelve 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, Hong Kong, Singapore and London

We have selected the Boeing 787 as the cornerstone of our domestic and international fleet renewal program. The Qantas Group has firm orders for 15 Boeing 787-800 aircraft and 50 option/purchase right orders for 787-900 aircraft. The first Dreamliner is expected to be delivered around mid 2013, while 50 new B787-900s will become available from 2016.

Qantas is currently receiving the last three of seven recently ordered new Bombardier Next Generation Q400 aircraft for its QantasLink regional operations.

This 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.

QantasLink has 13 Boeing 717-200, 115 seat aircraft operating on routes in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and North Queensland. The aircraft are being operated by National Jet Systems as part of an ongoing agreement.

QantasLink's renewed B717 aircraft have started rolling out. The refreshed B717s have been fitted with new ergonomically designed seats, featuring adjustable headrests, and restyled cabins.