Australian Air Express

[davzy]

Hey guys.

Just wondered if anyone knew much about Australian Air Express?

I am after clarification on the use of their 727's, are they still in use if so what routes do they use them on?

[Zigzag]

Nope - all gone (727's).

DHE (TCA) is the only one left! (VH- registered, anyway).

[Vector1Victor]

Australian Air Express is a joint venture between QF and Australia Post.

Australian Air Express aircraft are (or B727s at least were) operated by National Jet. Were replaced by older QF 737-400s that they couldn't sell.

At least one of the B727s was cut up as QF didn't want any competition.

[Vector1Victor]

Routes used to be Perth - Melbourne return. Also used one or two on an East Coast run from Cairns to Hobart, but not sure of landing points between (Melbourne was one).

[herkman]

My understanding is they have sold their last 727.

Regards

Col

[senshi]

AAE

Vector,

I think you will find that the AAE jets (737 classics) are operated by Express Freighters (owned by QANTAS). AAE also sub-contract Pel-Air Aviation. (using Saab's at least...not sure if the Metro's are still used for those runs).

S

[Keg]

Unconfirmed third hand rumour that a couple of ex QF 767s originally planned for the desert may be going to AAe. I don't expect they will be crewed with excess QF 767 crew! Rather, they'll employ newbies on 2/3 of the QF pay rate and then complain about the fact that QF has too many 767 crew for the available flying.