I doubt the A380 will be considered for the REGIONAL fleet renewal...
If the 717s are 99’ builds, they need to get approx 25yrs out of them with the assistance of a cabin refresh-2024 replacement. Cobhams contract with QF is until 2026 I believe, allowing QF to pick and choose who gets the new toy then.
http://australianaviation.com.au/201...nk-717-flying/
The dash 8’s are still
kinda young.
Q300’s are early 2000’s from memory
2001/2-2004?
are in the process of a cabin refresh, to get them to 2025-2029.
Q400’s- QOA was built 2005, and delivered early 06’ so have until 2030 and has the cabin refresh program starting next year to get them there.
Eastern/Sunnies people will need to wait for the rumours in 2 EBA cycles time 2027 for more “accurate” info.