Qantas A321 Freighter
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The 767 and 737s haven't caused these problems so soon after entering service. And this at a time where freight is booming and we need every aircraft we can get.
It’s the first of its type. Of course there will be some teething issues. However there is nothing exotic about it, it’s just an airbus. The problems will get sorted.
It has significantly more capability than the 737s it will eventually replace.
The 737s are old and have payload issues as a result of the 9g barrier.
Are they supposed to keep flying relics forever?
It has significantly more capability than the 737s it will eventually replace.
The 737s are old and have payload issues as a result of the 9g barrier.
Are they supposed to keep flying relics forever?
You need to expect 3 months from Entry into Service for teething problems to be ironed out. This is the same whether your talking B767, B757 B737 or A321. Only B737 with the Israeli mod are affected by the 9 G bulkhead. AEI mod is not affected. I believe there is a fix approved for the Israeli bulkhead. Not 100% sure how they are fixing it or how many man hours involved.
I guarantee if you experience anything like a 9G deceleration the 9G barrier will be the last thing to worry about. Strapping PAG's is a waste of time. No PAG is going to get you as you are already squished like strawberry jam. Not much structural strength forward of the instrument panel is there?
Is anyone surprised? Who had this brilliant idea? Was it Andrew David or someone else? Anyone responsible won't be held to account.
The 767 and 737s haven't caused these problems so soon after entering service. And this at a time where freight is booming and we need every aircraft we can get.
The 767 and 737s haven't caused these problems so soon after entering service. And this at a time where freight is booming and we need every aircraft we can get.
The 733's are all ex tn/qf converted pax aircraft so all history & records right there from day dot.
The 734( just like this 321) came along after a long career with many overseas airlines & what we are seeing is almost identical in the problems encountered after conversion due to its maintenance history at many overseas facilities.
Guess u get what u pay for.
Qantas freight has announced that A330 freighters will be introduced to the fleet in the future. Any information on how many and if these will replace the 767?
Will they be ex QF aircraft?
Will they be ex QF aircraft?
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Unsure on that, but did anyone notice the 734 recently on the general Rumours page with destroyed main gear from a hard landing. Like most freighters it had a hard life.
734 hard landing @ Exeter
https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4e1e21a4&opt=0
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734 hard landing @ Exeter
https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4e1e21a4&opt=0
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Qantas freight has announced that A330 freighters will be introduced to the fleet in the future
The money they make by selling time in it to externals far outweighs the running costs!
So where is this announcement?
"tell him he's dreaming" is the answer to QF converting existing A330s to freighters about now.
simple facts
QF A330's are GE powered, Airbus has only certified PW & RR powered 330 freighters and given they have not sold a new build in years and there dozens of available machines for conversion no one will certified a GE powered machine.
simple facts
QF A330's are GE powered, Airbus has only certified PW & RR powered 330 freighters and given they have not sold a new build in years and there dozens of available machines for conversion no one will certified a GE powered machine.
Would they even contemplate converting -200s which are almost all over 60,000 hrs and into the expensive Intermediate service goals part of their airframe life? Surely it would not escape their attention that the age/reliability curves have already been crossed?
Oh wait...a ground-breaking yet costly late life modification is right up their alley, so I am thinking its 75% a goer.
Oh wait...a ground-breaking yet costly late life modification is right up their alley, so I am thinking its 75% a goer.
"tell him he's dreaming" is the answer to QF converting existing A330s to freighters about now.
simple facts
QF A330's are GE powered, Airbus has only certified PW & RR powered 330 freighters and given they have not sold a new build in years and there dozens of available machines for conversion no one will certified a GE powered machine.
simple facts
QF A330's are GE powered, Airbus has only certified PW & RR powered 330 freighters and given they have not sold a new build in years and there dozens of available machines for conversion no one will certified a GE powered machine.
Are the RAAF not taking the 200s?
EOI open for A321 both seats.
737 MEL also.
If they are firm on A321 only as they sort of mention, that will be an issue for many at Tiger however will suit many back home from KA.
737 MEL also.
If they are firm on A321 only as they sort of mention, that will be an issue for many at Tiger however will suit many back home from KA.
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