QF 767-300's When do they go?

[AllInGoodTime]

Hi All

Just back from an O/S flight on a QF 767-300. Firstly, this is not a slag off at Qantas or the service.
Flight was good, on time dept and arr. Inflight service from crew was good. In fact senior pursor was an older chap, who was very personable and friendly. Inflight crew were great, food was nice, no complaints. So thanks to the crew of QF120, great stuff.

Only have one slight issue, the aircraft 767-300, when are they getting rid of them. In it's day I am sure it was a great aircraft, but it must be past it by now. As a pax, can't say it was great, it is looking bit old and not so comfortable, I wouldn't want to be on it any longer than 3hrs. I have flown in recent times on B777, A330 and A340 with Asian carriers, and I felt those aircraft were much more comfortable.

So are Qantas going to get 767 off international routes soon, domestically probably not soo bad, but I can't see how QF see these aircraft as being able to compete with alot of newer aircraft in the region. I am aware that QF now have A330's, will these replace all the 767's soon.

cheers

[Waste Gate]

The 767s will be around for atleast another 5 yrs, because a decent replacement type has yet to be found. Perhaps the 787 will fit the bill. The 767 is a very flexible machine, efficient on domestic routes, and able to lift a decent load off Rwy27 in Melb and then fly nonstop to Narita. The A330 has higher payload restrictions.

The last international 767 route will be CNS - NRT, and in a year's time the 767 will be an all domestic and tasman fleet. Incidentally, most of the Tasman flying is done by OGD/E & F. These aircraft are around 15 yrs old - amongst the oldest 767s in the fleet, and yes, unfortunately, are getting a little shabby in the cabin. Conversely, some of the 767 are fairly new; I flew AKL - SYD the other day in a 767 built in 1998.

WG.

[RollzRoyce]

Waste Gate,

Do you remember the rego of the 767 a/c that was built in 1998?

Cheers,

Rollz :ok:

[slice]

OGT & OGU both have 1998 as date of manafacture on CASA reg database MSN 29117 & 29118 respectively

Interestingly they have different MTOWs 172.365 & 185.055

[Waste Gate]

'Twas OGT. Also saw OGS (1997 build) in Auckland the other day.

[tinpis]

I have a miniature bottle of Port from kwantarse inaugural 767 service..

[Hugh Jarse]

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