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B787
The choice of the B787 followed a detailed examination of every
aspect of the aircraft’s design. The Group’s B787 commitment extends
to up to 115 aircraft, including 65 firm orders, 20 options and purchase
rights for a further 30. The mix of B787-8s and B787-9s will cater for
international capacity growth, new routes and replacement over time
of the Group’s existing B767-300 fleet.
The first 15 B787-8s will be operated by Jetstar on international routes
from the second half of 2008, with Qantas scheduled to begin operating
the aircraft in March 2011. The first B787-9 will be delivered in 2011.
The B787 will offer:
•a leading-edge airframe design that includes significant amounts
of lightweight composite carbon fibre and plastic materials;
•a 25 per cent reduction in fuel consumption per passenger
compared to the B767;
•greater range capability, enabling Jetstar and Qantas to fly more
point-to-point services without the need to operate over hubs; and
•improved freight capacity.
The fleet will be powered by General Electric GEnx engines which will
deliver significant operational and environmental benefits including
25 per cent fuel efficiency and emission gains, 40 per cent reduction in
nitrous oxides and a 50 per cent smaller noise footprint than current
technology engines.
Fleet Renewal
At 30 June 2007, the Qantas Group operated a fleet of 213 passenger
aircraft and three freighter aircraft.
The following aircraft were brought into service during 2006/07:
•three Bombardier Q400s; and
•three B737-300SF freighter aircraft (converted from former Qantas
B737-300 passenger aircraft).
Between 30 June 2007 and 30 September 2007, an additional two
A330-200 aircraft will also enter into service.
The following aircraft were retired during 2006/07:
•one B747-300;
•two British Aerospace 146-300s; and
•three B737-300 passenger aircraft (converted to B737-300SF
freighter aircraft).
Operational Passenger Aircraft Fleet (as at 30 June 2007)
Qantas Group
Other
Owned, HP Operating Total in
Aircraft Type & Finance Leases Service
Boeing 747-400ER 6 – 6
Boeing 747-400 20 4 24
Boeing 747-300 14–4
Boeing 767-300ER 19 10 29
Boeing 737-800 24 9 33
Boeing 737-400 21 – 21
Boeing 737-300 26 – 6
Airbus A330-200 34–4
Airbus A330-300 10 – 10
Airbus A320 3–2424
Boeing 717-200 4–1414
Bombardier Dash 8 100/200/300 31 – 31
(including Q series)
Bombardier Q400 7 – 7
Total 152 61 213
excludes one aircraft that is not in operational service.
includes one aircraft that is in the process of being converted to a freighter.
operated by Jetstar, including wet leased A320 aircraft from Jetstar Asia.
includes three aircraft that are not in operational service.
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A380
The A380 will provide new levels of
innovation, comfort and space, as well
as meeting Qantas payload and range
requirements and delivering significant
improvements in environmental
performance.