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28
Qantas has been carrying freight since the airline’s inaugural
service in November 1922 and uplifting international airmail
since the airline’s first international flight between Darwin
and Singapore in February 1935.
Qantas continued to pursue a growth strategy in its Freight
businesses throughout 2004/05.
Highlights included:
x the addition of two wet-lease 747-400 freighters
for use on an expanding network of international
freighter services;
x strong growth in the volumes of freight carried in the
belly space of Qantas Group passenger aircraft; and
x the first full-year operation of Star Track Express under
the Qantas/Australia Post joint venture.
Qantas Freight operates services throughout the Qantas and
Australian Airlines international networks. A number of new
freighter services were introduced during the year.
The Qantas Freight network now comprises:
x daily services between Australia and Asia;
x four weekly services from Shanghai to North America;
x five weekly services from North America to Australia;
x four weekly services between Australia and
New Zealand; and
x two weekly services between Asia and Europe.
International Freight operates terminal facilities in Sydney,
Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Los Angeles, providing
ground handling services for the Qantas Group and other
airlines. The Perth terminal was upgraded during the year
and plans have been completed for building and facilities
works at Melbourne and Sydney, which will be undertaken
during 2005/06.
Domestic Freight operations are conducted by Australian
air Express (AaE), a 50:50 joint venture between Qantas
and Australia Post. AaE uses the belly space of Qantas and
Jetstar aircraft and operates its own fleet of 727-200 and
BAe146 freighter aircraft. AaE employs some 1,600 people
and is the major airline haul provider in Australia.
Star Track Express, which operates a national road express
freight network, recorded a 17 per cent increase in sales
for the year and continues to invest in vehicles and handling
facilities to ensure future growth. Star Track Express
employs 2,500 peoplex
Spirit of Australia
Associated Businesses
Qantas Freightx
Qantas continued to grow its Freight business