First of Three Qantas Freight A321 Freighters Arrives

Air Cargo Week reports that Qantas Freight has received the first of three A321 passenger-to-freighter aircraft for its network. The report places the aircraft at Western Sydney and says the new freighters will support domestic overnight and next-day deliveries.

Key details

- Air Cargo Week reports that the three aircraft could increase capacity across Qantas Freight’s dedicated freighter network by up to 20%. - The expanded capability could carry up to 20,000 Australia Post and StarTrack parcels per flight. - Qantas Freight and Australia Post have extended their partnership for 10 years, according to the report. The agreement is expected to cover more than 75 million parcels and other freight items annually across Australia and internationally. - The aircraft will serve Qantas Freight domestic terminals, including Western Sydney International Airport’s 24-hour freight terminal. - Air Cargo Week says the A321P2Fs will replace BAE 146-300 freighters and offer greater freight capacity per flight.

The three aircraft are expected to add capacity for up to 20,000 Australia Post and StarTrack parcels per flight, according to Air Cargo Week.

Why it matters

The aircraft add capacity for parcel and freight services on Qantas Freight’s domestic network. The long-term agreement links that expanded fleet capacity with Australia Post and StarTrack deliveries.

What happens next

Air Cargo Week reports that the other two A321P2F aircraft are scheduled to join the fleet by March 2027. The report gives no further timeline.