Qantas to modify passenger A330s to freighters for online shopping boom

The surge in online commerce is prompting Qantas to convert two of its 300-passenger Airbus A330s into freighters for both international and domestic routes that support Australia Post’s parcel and mail business.

Qantas Freight will also receive its third Airbus A321P2F freighter this week, which will also operate for Australia Post. The A321P2F previously operated passenger services for Jetstar.

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said the conversion of the two wide-body A330 aircraft would significantly increase capacity for both domestic and international freight.

“Our freight business has boomed during the pandemic and while some of that is temporary, COVID has accelerated the permanent expansion read more ⇒

Source:: AirlineRatings.Com

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