All Australian aircraft stored due to Covid 19 all in one thread

[Sean L]

Post the aircraft rego, location and airline in this thread. This way we can keep track of all the aircraft in storage all in one place.

[Brenden S]

If anyone has the paid version of FR24 you should be able to see what is on the ground at AVV

[Brenden S]

Just looking at FR24
20th March 20 VH-VYA MEL-AVV QF6115 17min flight 1651-1708
20th March 20 VH-VYC MEL-AVV QF6125 17min flight 1713-1729
20th March 20 VH-VYL MEL-AVV QF6135 17min flight 1637-1653
21st March 20 VH-VZL MEL-AVV QF6116 17min flight 1046-1103
21st March 20 VH-XZB MEL-ADL QF6126 45min flight 1333-1318
21st March 20 VH-VXG MEL-AVV QF6136 16min flight 1639-1654

[Adrian B]

There are now 6 x 73x plus a Virgin A330 at YMAV, possible VOZ?

[Zac M]

VH-XFC arrived as VOZ9902 yesterday at AVV

The following are scheduled to position to AVV tomorrow-
VH-EBE QFA6111
VH-EBF QFA6121
VH-XFJ VOZ9902

VH-OQC appears to be stored at YMML
VH-VFQ appears to be stored at YMML also
VH-ZNB appears to be stored at KLAX

[lloyd fox]

BNE

VH-VPF VOZ9903 77W 21March
VH-XFG VOZ 9904 A330-200 21March.

VH-VPH 77W 20March

22 March

VH-YIL 738 VA 9016 POM-BNE
VH-YWD VA 9007 PER-BNE
VH-VOT VA 9005 MEL-BNE.

These were positioning flights yesterday so i guess for storage?

[Greg Hyde]

From SMH

AVV parking lot

Jumbos to ASP

https://www.smh.com.au/national/tighter-travel-restrictions-to-force-qantas-virgin-to-cut-more-flights-20200320-p54c70.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1584857452

[Greg Hyde]

A few more (unconfirmed)

CBR

QANTAS

717 - NXI, NXR

MEL (Tullamarine)

JETSTAR

788 - VKI

VIRGIN

A332 - XFD, XFH

PER

QANTAS

F100 - NHV

VIRGIN

A320 - FNP
A332 - XFE
F100 - FWH

[MarkR]

Aus Aviation has an update:


Qantas and Jetstar have pulled roughly 150 aircraft from service, which will be spread between short-term storage facilities located at airports in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and Australia’s only long-term facility in Alice Springs.

Around 50 of the planes are set for Victoria’s Avalon Airport, with another 24 parking up at Sydney (including most of Qantas’ 12-strong fleet of A380s).

Qantas will relocate about a team of 30 engineers to Avalon this week to maintain the aircraft during grounding.

https://australianaviation.com.au/2020/03/grounded-aircraft-arrive-at-capital-airports/?utm_source=australianaviation;utm_campaign=newsle tter;utm_medium=email&utm_content=4&utm_emailID=*%7CMMERGEEM%7C*

[Brenden S]

Greg, no Network aircraft are being placed into storage.

[Greg Hyde]

Thks, Brenden

From QF Source

Mar 23, 2020 QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBE positioned Melbourne – Avalon for storage late this morning as QF611

Mar 23, 2020 QANTASLink Boeing 717-231 VH-NXN positioned Canberra – Adelaide as QF6201 this afternoon. It is unclear whether this is for maintenance or storage

Mar 23, 2020 QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBF positioned Melbourne – Avalon for storage this afternoon as QF6121.

[James Smith]

Brenden, by "Network" does that include the four A320s or just the Fokker 100s?

Also, will QANTAS still be operating some FIFO B738 flights in WA to service the mines with the shutdown?

EBE (was flight QF6111) & EBF both had 13 minute flights from MEL to AVV

[Greg Hyde]

Another VA to AVV (VH-XFJ) as VA9902

24 Mar 2020 Melbourne (MEL) Melbourne (AVV) 0:18 11:34 11:53

[Brenden S]

I have been told by various people that Network are still flying as planned and no doubt there will be a few Qantas B738's flying up North. However with the situation changing daily, and even hourly it is anyone's guess as to what is going to occur.

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source

Mar 24, 2020

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBJ positioned Sydney – Avalon for storage early this afternoon as QF6142.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-VKH (B789) Ferried into AVV this afternoon as JQ8999

Stored ?

[Robert.M]

Currently being ferried to WGA from SYD for storage
VH-ZRJ RXA9911
VH-EKH RXA9983

VH-ZXU is parked near the REX storage hangar/shed. Was a couple of others but didn't catch the registrations

[Ricky T]

Two JQ A320s, VH-VGR and VH-VQG are now in storage in AVV.

VGR flew in from MEL as JQ 7992 and VQG flew in from BNE as JQ 7994.

[Zac M]

It appears the bulk of JQ 788s will position to AVV tomorrow

[Ricky T]

VH-ZNB appears to be stored at KLAX

VH-ZNB is now back in SYD today (26th) after arriving as QF12 from LAX.

[lloyd fox]

I am sure most of you know that FR24 has a updated facility showing all on ground aircraft the past 7 days and more if you have upgraded to gold.

You can get details from that site on most Aussie airports.:)

I just got back from the drome and there are at least 31 aircraft parked or stored in not usual areas.There is probably more as BNE has plenty of tarmac and hangar space.

I took a few pics today of storage pics.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/with/49698825873/

Cheers.

[Greg Hyde]

EBG is currently ferrying to AVV from SYD as QF6114

[Greg Hyde]

A Few more

VKA B789 MEL AVV 26/03 JST8997
VKF B789 MEL AVV 26/03 JST8999
VFK B789 CNS AVV 26/03 JST8995

[Jamie D]

Jetstar 788 Vh-VKJ currently descending into AVV as JQ8995 from Cairns

[Robert.M]

More scheduled ferries of REX Saab 340s
Arrived
VH-KDV RXA9911 SYD to WGA
VH-YRX RXA9933 SYD to WGA

Didn't arrive
VH-ZLR RXA9922 MEL to WGA
VH-RXX RXA9944 MEL to WGA

Possible storage or positioning
VH-SBA RXA681 NRA to WGA

[lloyd fox]

Alliance F100 VH-UQA flew BNE-ASP as UTY200 this arvo.

[Adrian B]

A Few more

VKA B789 MEL AVV 26/03 JST8997
VKF B789 MEL AVV 26/03 JST8999
VFK B789 CNS AVV 26/03 JST8995

Parked on Alpha between Charlie and Delta. The 73x are around near the bend on Bravo, pls a few closer to the road. The A330 seem to be either on the easter apron or on Charlie - hard to tell.

[Fred C]

VH-OQF and VH-OQB heading to LAX tonight for storage. QF6001 & QF6002.

[Greg Hyde]

Alliance F100 VH-UQA flew BNE-ASP as UTY200 this arvo.

It looks like its final destination is Perth after refueling in Newman WA

[Ricky T]

A couple more arrivals into AVV this morning:

JQ's 788 VH-VKB ferried in from MEL
QF's 332 VH-EBR ferried in from SYD

[Greg Hyde]

Some from this arvo

JQ 788 VH-VKG ferried in from MEL as JQ8995
JQ 788 VH-VKD ferried in from OOL as JQ8991 (Due 15:24 L)

[Ricky T]

JQ's 788 VH-VKK is heading to AVV from MEL as JQ8997 I type.

[Adam W]

QPD stored Perth.

[Greg Hyde]

All from this morning

JQ A320 VH-VGO ferried in from MEL as JQ7993
JQ B788 VH-VKE ferried in from MEL as JQ8999
JQ A320 VH-??? ferried in from MEL as JQ7991 landed 09:55
QF A332 VH-EBL ferried in from MEL as QF6114

Can't id JQ7991

[Ricky T]

All from this morning

JQ A320 VH-??? ferried in from MEL as JQ7991 landed 09:55

Can't id JQ7991

VH-VFY was the aircraft which ferried from MEL to AVV as JQ7991 today.

[Brenden S]

This is the list so far that I have.

March Rego From To FLT # Dep Arr
20 VYA MEL AVV QF6115 1651 1708
20 VYC MEL AVV QF6125 1713 1729
20 VYL MEL AVV QF6135 1637 1653
20 VPH BNE
21 VZL MEL AVV QF6116 1046 1103
21 XZB MEL ADL QF6126 1333 1318
21 VXG MEL AVV QF6136 1639 1654
21 XFC AVV VA9902
21 VPF BNE VA9903
21 XFG BNE VA9904
21 YIL POM BNE VA9016
22 YWD PER BNE VA9007
22 VOT MEL BNE VA9005
22 EBE MEL AVV QF6111
23 NXN CBR ADL QF6201
23 EBF MEL AVV QF6121
24 XFJ MEL AVV VA9902 1134 1153
24 EBJ SYD AVV QF6142
25 VKH BNE AVV JQ8999
25 ZRJ SYD WGA RXA9911
25 EKH SYD WGA RXA9983
25 VGR MEL AVV JQ7992
25 VQG BNE AVV JQ7994
26 EBG SYD AVV QF6114
26 VKA MEL AVV JQ8997
26 VKF MEL AVV JQ8999
26 VFK CNS AVV JQ8995
26 VKJ CNS AVV JQ8995
26 KDV SYD WGA RXA9911
26 VWI SYD AVV JQ7990
26 YRX SYD WGA RXA9933
26 OQF SYD LAX QF6001
26 OQB SYD LAX QF6002
27 VKB MEL AVV
27 EBR SYD AVV
27 VKG MEL AVV JQ8995
27 VKD OOL AVV JQ8991
27 VKK MEL AVV JQ8897
27 QPD PER
28 VGO MEL AVV JQ7993
28 VKE MEL AVV JQ8999
28 VFY MEL AVV JQ7991
28 EBL MEL AVV QF6114

[lloyd fox]

Adding to Brenden's list

There is a 2nd VA 332 at BNE...Sorry cannot read the reg

These QF heavies were parked outside the QF maintenance Hangar at BNE today and at the ITB in the new off terminal apron.

VH-EBA 14 March PER-BNE QF 652
VH-EBB QF6132 QF6132
VH-EBC QF6123 26March
VH-EBD QF652 26March
VH-QPE QF6124 26March
VH-QPG QF52 25March
VH-QPI QF6134 26March
VH-QPJ QF62 NRT-BNE 26March
VH-ZNF QF16 LAX-BNE 27March
VH-ZNK QF16 LAX-BNE 26March

As well as these there are 4 QF 738's and 2 JQ 320's ..No ref details sorry.

[Adrian B]

Sorry for the heat haze but here is some very rushed shots from YMAV

YMAV Shots (https://adrianbarber.smugmug.com/General/)

[Ricky T]

There is a 2nd VA 332 at BNE...Sorry cannot read the reg


VH-XFD is also stored in BNE after arriving as VA9904 from MEL on 24 Mar.

[Zac M]

I have done up this excel spreadsheet for Qantas Group Aircraft, this is not necessarily accurate but it is based off "no flying in the next 5 days"

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fLeV1BjQlSdyY-djrzKNp588P2SwB9i7/view?usp=sharing

[Dave Dale]

It’s being reported that the remaining 747’s have been retired effective immediately.

https://www.ifn.news/posts/qantas-retires-boeing-747-fleet/

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source

QANTASLink B717-200 VH-NXQ Positions to Adelaide Storage.

Mar 28, 2020

QANTASLink Boeing 717-231 VH-NXQ positioned Sydney – Adelaide for storage this afternoon as QF6203

[Brenden S]

Nice one Zac, now you just need to do one for Tiger, VA and Rex.

[Stefan Perkas]

Afternoon all,

I believe Virgin B737's VH-VOL, -VOM, -VUL, -VUT, -VUZ are all stored in Adelaide currently

[Adam W]

ZNH will be stored at Perth after arriving as a delayed QF10

[Greg Hyde]

From QF source

QANTAS A380 VH-OQA Enters Sydney Storage.

Mar 28, 2020

QANTAS A380 VH-OQA was placed into storage at Sydney this morning after arriving as QF2 from London Heathrow and Darwin (depart London Heathrow 26th March).

QANTAS A330-300 VH-QPH Enters Sydney Storage.

Mar 28, 2020

QANTAS A330-300 VH-QPH was placed into storage at Sydney this morning after arriving as QF24 from Bangkok.

QANTASLink B717-200 VH-NXQ Posiitons to Adelaide Storage.

Mar 28, 2020

QANTASLink Boeing 717-231 VH-NXQ positioned Sydney – Adelaide for storage this afternoon as QF6203.


QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZJ Operates QF10 Domestic Sector.

Mar 29, 2020

QANTAS Boeing 737-838 VH-VZJ operated today’s QF10 Perth – Melbourne sector with an eight and a half hour delay late tonight.
QANTAS B787-9 VH-ZNH Enters Perth Storage.

Mar 29, 2020

QANTAS Boeing 787-9 VH-ZNH was placed into storage at Perth this evening after arriving as QF10 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 28th March). This was the final Boeing 787-9 service before fleet coronavirus shutdown. This service operated as a night departure from London Heathrow to allow inbound crew to London Heathrow to rest before returning to Australia on this flight.
QANTAS B747-400ER VH-OEE Enters Sydney Storage.

Mar 29, 2020

QANTAS Boeing 747-438ER VH-OEE was placed into storage at Sydney this evening after arriving as QF28 from Santiago de Chile (depart Santiago de Chile 28th March). This is expected to have been the final scheduled QANTAS Boeing 747 flight.

QANTAS B787-9 VH-ZNI Enters Sydney Storage.

Mar 29, 2020

QANTAS Boeing 787-9 VH-ZNI was placed into storage at Sydney this morning after arriving as QF12 from Los Angeles (depart Los Angeles 27th March).
QANTAS B787-9 VH-ZNE Enters Sydney Storage.

Mar 29, 2020

QANTAS Boeing 787-9 VH-ZNE was placed into storage at Sydney this morning after arriving as QF6 from London Heathrow and Perth (depart London Heathrow 28th March).
QANTAS A380 VH-OQK Enters Sydney Storage.

Mar 29, 2020

QANTAS A380 VH-OQK was placed into storage at Sydney this morning after arriving as QF2 from London Heathrow and Darwin (depart London Heathrow 27th March).
QANTAS B787-9 VH-ZNG Enters Melbourne Storage.

Mar 28, 2020

QANTAS Boeing 787-9 VH-ZNG was placed into storage at Melbourne this evening after arriving as QF10 from London Heathrow and Perth (depart London Heathrow 27th March).

[Greg Hyde]

EBQ Ferried, Sydney to Avalon as QF6111 for storage (COVID-19)

[lloyd fox]

Some more of storage aircraft BNE with 17 aircraft now on Papa taxiway.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/49715824992/in/dateposted/

Use right arrows as 2 other pics as well including 7 x 717's.:)

[Greg Hyde]

From QF source

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBS Positions to Brisbane Storage.

Mar 30, 2020

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBS positioned Sydney – Brisbane for storage this evening as QF6121.

[Adrian B]

Some more of storage aircraft BNE with 17 aircraft now on Papa taxiway.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/49715824992/in/dateposted/

Use right arrows as 2 other pics as well including 7 x 717's.:)

What do you mean Alliance want their aircraft out??? :):)

[Greg Hyde]

Alliance has been moving a/c around for the last week.

One to ASP as well as several to WA

[Ricky T]

A couple more for AVV...

QF's 332 VH-EBM ferried in from MEL as QF6122
QF's 332 VH-EBV ferried in from SYD as QF6112
QF's 332 VH-EBK is currently on the way from SYD as QF6142.

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBK Positioning Flight.

Mar 31, 2020

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBK positioned Melbourne – Sydney as QF6142 this morning after arriving as QF784 from Perth.

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBV Positions to Avalon Storage.

Mar 31, 2020

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBV, which has been out of service at Sydney since 27th March, positioned Sydney – Avalon for storage this morning as QF6112.

QANTAS A330-300 VH-QPG Returns from Brisbane Storage.

Mar 31, 2020

QANTAS A330-300 VH-QPG, which has been in storage at Brisbane since 25th March, positioned Brisbane – Melbourne as QF6132 late this morning then returned to service this evening operating QF783 Melbourne – Perth.

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBM Positions to Avalon Storage.

Mar 31, 2020

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBM positioned Melbourne – Avalon for storage early this afternoon as QF6122.

Looks like EBK is still operational

[Chris Z]

A few from Tullamarine.

[Chris Z]

Avalon..

[Ricky T]

QF’s 332 VH-EBN was ferried to AVV from SYD as QF6133 yesterday.

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source


QANTAS B787-9 VH-ZNJ Positions to Brisbane Storage.

Apr 1, 2020

QANTAS Boeing 787-9 VH-ZNJ, which has been in storage at Melbourne since 27th March, positioned Melbourne – Brisbane for further storage this afternoon as QF6143.

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBN Positions to Avalon Storage.

Apr 1, 2020

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBN positioned Sydney – Avalon for storage early this afternoon as QF6133.

QANTAS A380 VH-OQC Positions to Sydney Storage.

Apr 1, 2020

QANTAS A380 VH-OQC, which has been in storage at Melbourne since 22nd March, positioned Melbourne – Sydney for further storage this morning as QF6018.

[lloyd fox]

The Qantaslink 717's x 7 are now on runway 14-32 BNE.So it looks like the runway is closed 6 weeks earlier than originally planned.

[lloyd fox]

VH-QQY BNE-ASP earlier F70 ...UTY9100

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source

QANTAS A380 VH-OQK Positions to Melbourne Storage.

Apr 2, 2020

QANTAS A380 VH-OQK, which has been into storage at Sydney since 29th March, positioned Sydney – Melbourne for further storage this afternoon as QF6004..

QANTAS B787-9 VH-ZND Positions to Brisbane Storage.

Apr 2, 2020

QANTAS Boeing 787-9 VH-ZND, which has been in storage at Melbourne since 27th March, positioned Melbourne – Brisbane for further storage late this morning as QF6134.
QANTAS A330-300 VH-QPJ Leaves Brisbane Storage.

Apr 2, 2020

QANTAS A330-300 VH-QPJ, which has been in storage at Brisbane since 26th March, positioned Brisbane – Sydney as QF6114 late this morning. It is not clear whether this is for a return to service or further storage.

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source

QANTAS B787-9 VH-ZNG Positions to Brisbane Storage.

Apr 3, 2020

QANTAS Boeing 787-9 VH-ZNG, which has been in storage at Melbourne since 28th March, positioned Melbourne – Brisbane as QF6125 this afternoon for further storage.

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBP Positions to Avalon Storage.

Apr 3, 2020

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBP positioned Sydney – Avalon for storage this morning as QF6115.

[Greg Hyde]

Qantas, Virgin resume routes to London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Auckland as Australia records 28th COVID-19 death

Australians trying to get back into the country will have to get to London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong or Auckland to do so, after the Federal Government, Qantas and Virgin resumed those routes for repatriation purposes.

Foreign Minister Marise Payne said the Federal Government was in discussions with the airlines regarding flights to "less accessible destinations, including South America and the Pacific".

Australians trying to return home will be asked to make their way to travel hubs in Hong Kong, Los Angeles, London and Auckland under a repatriation plan the government is developing.

The four hubs were decided on after talks with Qantas and Virgin, and were chosen because they provide the easiest access points for the greatest number of stranded Australians.

The government is still in discussions with airlines about mercy flights to less accessible locations, such as in South America and the Pacific.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said these locations were chosen based on providing accessibility to the largest number of overseas Australians possible.

"This is about getting Australians back home as soon as possible," Mr McCormack said.

"These flights will also provide much-needed freight capacity to Australian exporters and importers to these destinations.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne said the message to Australians overseas is clear: they should not hesitate if they have an opportunity to take commercial flights home.

"Many Australians will be able to get to one of these four destinations. They can do so knowing there will be an Australian airline to get them home," Ms Payne said.

"We recognise that, in some cases, this will not be possible. We will continue to work closely with airlines and our overseas consular assistance network in these situations.

A Virgin spokesperson told the ABC: “As a major Australian carrier we are pleased to support the Government in getting Australians home and maintaining important freight links into the country."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-03/coronavirus-live-blog-updates-covid-19-australia-flights-resume/12116038

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBK Positions to Avalon Storage.

Apr 4, 2020

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBK, which has been out of service at Sydney since 31st March, positioned Sydney – Avalon for storage this morning as QF6116.

[MarkR]

Looks like SQ are starting to fill ASP, quite a few into DRW then to ASP this morning.

[John Pas]

I think QF 6117 is headed for AVV, EBS is just NE of Towong

[John Pas]

EBS landed AVV at 1546

[John Pas]

QF333, VH-QPH descending into AVV

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source


QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBS Positions to Avalon Storage.

Apr 5, 2020

QANTAS A330-200 VH-EBS, which has been in storage at Sydney since 30th March, positioned Sydney – Avalon for further storage this afternoon as QF6117.

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source

QANTAS A330-300 VH-QPH Positions to Avalon Storage.

Apr 6, 2020

QANTAS A330-300 VH-QPH, which has been in storage at Sydney since 28th March, positioned Sydney – Avalon for further storage this morning as QF6111.

[Robert.M]

Location and last flown dates for REX/Pel-Air
https://1drv.ms/x/s!Aj_jQ5lHkqWMriRzB-qaotRS2AEQ?e=A8fsJ3

[lloyd fox]

QQ9100 VH-VKN BNE-ASP today for storage.Helvetic livery and titles.

Photo on my flickr page today.:)

[Greg Hyde]

QQ9100 VH-VKN BNE-ASP today for storage.Helvetic livery and titles.

Photo on my flickr page today.:)

Lloyd didn't the Helvetic Birds have their engines removed ?

If so, they had to replace the engines before flying to ASP.

[Greg Hyde]

Some aircraft that have been stored will return to service depending on operational needs

eg:

QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXN Returns from Sydney Storage.

Apr 6, 2020

QANTAS Boeing 737-838 VH-VXN, which has been in storage at Sydney since 29th March, returned to service this morning operating QF790 Sydney – Alice Springs.

[lloyd fox]

Lloyd didn't the Helvetic Birds have their engines removed ?

If so, they had to replace the engines before flying to ASP.

One did and mayby 2 but not all 3 .

[lloyd fox]

VA 9901 VH-VPJ ATR72 MEL-BNE just landed
VA 9903 VH-FVZ ATR72 MEL-BNE also just landed.

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source

QANTAS A330-300 VH-QPF Positions to Avalon Storage.

Apr 7, 2020

QANTAS A330-300 VH-QPF, which has been in storage at Sydney since 28th March, positioned Sydney – Avalon for further storage this morning as QF6112.

[Ricky T]

Based on the observations here and those on The Qantas Source, it looks like QF is positioning some aircraft destined for longer term storage to AVV (e.g. most of the A332 fleet and some A333) whilst the 73Hs rotate in service.

[Ricky T]

QF A333 VH-QPJ positioned to AVV from SYD this morning for further storage.

[Greg Hyde]

Ricky,

I think your right.

Also some of the A330's are being used on freight only runs

[Greg Hyde]

Images of stored aircraft on AVV Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/AvalonAirport/

[Glennm]

There are at least 3 Jetstar aircraft stored on the ramp at Newcastle Airport.
A320s VFH and JQX
A321 VWY
Could be more in the Jetstar maintenance hangar.
Not sure about that..

[Zac M]

Updated as of today, I believe they are still in the process of cancelling some flights, this list does not necessarily indicate that an aircraft is stored but it does indicate that there are no planned ops with it for the next 5 days.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fLeV1BjQlSdyY-djrzKNp588P2SwB9i7

[Greg Hyde]

Qantas reveals how it’s parking its planes

Qantas has nearly 300 aircraft across its fleet, but the majority are now grounded due to the coronavirus crisis. Here, the airline explains what it’s doing to keep them active and ready to fly again.

The phrase ‘long-term parking’ at airports usually refers to your car. But at the moment, as airlines around the world go into some form of hibernation during the coronavirus crisis, it’s the aircraft looking for somewhere to sit for a while.

Parking a plane isn’t a simple as locking up your car and walking away. There’s a lot we need to do before these aircraft enter hibernation.

According to John Walker, head of maintenance at Qantas, all aircraft are given some TLC before being put to bed. And even while they’re asleep there’s a lot of work to do.

Firstly, a team of cleaners give the interior an extensive “deep clean” that involves using high grade disinfectant to wipe down surfaces including inflight entertainment screens, arm rests, tray tables as well as giving the carpets a good hoover. The outside gets a good wash as well.

Next are the tyres.

All aircraft from the 737 to the wide-bodied A380s need to have their wheels rotated every seven to 14 days while parked, either by being towed around the tarmac or by using a jack to hoist them in the air to spin the wheels.

This helps having to replace the tyres due to “flat spots”. Hydraulic fluid is put on to the landing gear to protect it from rust.

The engines require specialised care as well. Consider that one A380 engine is worth about US$25 million – so maintaining them is critical.

To keep the inside of the engine moisture-free, giant versions of the silica moisture absorption sachets are inserted.

One A380 requires over a hundred kilograms of these moisture absorbers to maintain humidity levels in the cabin and engines.

The engines also need to be fired up every seven or 14 days. The rest of the time, a cover is put on the engine cowling to protect it from dust and insects.

All of the pitot tubes and sensors are protected by special covers to stop insects from making a comfortable nest. (Qantas)

All external holes on the fuselage such as the pitot and static sensors, need to be covered to avoid insects crawling inside and then calling these critical flight sensors “home”.

Birds also can mistake the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) exhaust outlet at the end of the jet aircraft for an ideal nesting nook, so engineers also plug those.

All up there’s more than 200 Qantas Group aircraft, including Jetstar’s fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, parked at our major airports around the country.

Engineers from Qantas and Jetstar are quietly tending to these sleeping beauties, and we’re all looking forward to the day when they can welcome passengers back on board and take to the skies again.

Thanks to Avalon Airport and Chung Chieh Choo, senior operations controller Jetstar, for the amazing pics. And check out the video showing what the team need to do before putting these planes to bed.


https://australianaviation.com.au/2020/04/qantas-reveals-how-its-parking-its-planes-82221/

[Brenden S]

Zac, are you able to update your table to contain Virgin and also Rex as well?

[Brenden S]

VA
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA (DJ/VOZ) Brisbane (BNE)


VH-XFC Airbus A330-243 1293 ex F-WWYU Mooloolaba Beach Wfu AVV

VH-XFD Airbus A330-243 1306 ex F-WWYY Bell’s Beach Wfu BNE

VH-XFE Airbus A330-243 1319 ex F-WWTE Manly Beach Wfu PER

VH-XFG Airbus A330-243 1407 ex F-WWTU Terrigal Beach WFU BNE

VH-XFH Airbus A330-243 1452 ex F-WWYD Duranbah Beach Wfu MEL

VH-XFJ Airbus A330-243 1561 ex F-WWYS Gnaraloo Bay Wfu AVV


VH-VBY Boeing 737-7FE 34323 Kingston Beach Wfu HBA

VH-VBZ Boeing 737-7FE 34322 Cronulla Beach Wfu MEL



VH-BZG Boeing 737-8FE 37822 ex (VH-VUW) Vivonne Bay Wfu MEL

VH-VOK Boeing 737-8FE 33758 Johanna Beach Wfu BNE

VH-VOL Boeing 737-8FE 33759 Goldie Coast Wfu ADL

VH-VOM Boeing 737-8FE 33794 Fairhaven Beach Wfu ADL

VH-VON Boeing 737-8FE 33795 Greenmount Point Wfu OOL

VH-VOO Boeing 737-8FE 33796 ex ZK-PBA Peaceful Bay Wfu SYD

VH-VOP Boeing 737-8FE 33797 ex ZK-PBB Indian Heads Wfu MEL

VH-VOQ Boeing 737-8FE 33798 Margaret River Wfu BNE

VH-VOS Boeing 737-8FE 33800 Chilton Rocks Wfu BNE

VH-VOT Boeing 737-8FE 33801 Scarborough Beach Wfu BNE

VH-VUA Boeing 737-8FE 33997 Vesteys Beach Wfu MEL

VH-VUC Boeing 737-8FE 34014 Peregian Beach Wfu BNE

VH-VUE Boeing 737-8FE 34167 Curl Curl Beach Wfu BNE

VH-VUF Boeing 737-8FE 34168 Hobart Honey Wfu SYD

VH-VUG Boeing 737-8FE 34438 Jasmine Tasman Wfu MEL

VH-VUH Boeing 737-8FE 34440 ex ZK-PBI Lady Rebecca Wfu BNE

VH-VUI Boeing 737-8FE 34441 Kewarra Beach Wfu SYD

VH-VUJ Boeing 737-8FE 34443 Rosebud Beach Wfu MEL

VH-VUK Boeing 737-8FE 36602 Seaford Beach Wfu BNE

VH-VUL Boeing 737-8FE 36603 Ocean Grove Beach Wfu ADL

VH-VUO Boeing 737-8FE 36601 ex ZK-PBM Eighty Mile Beach Wfu BNE

VH-VUP Boeing 737-8FE 36604 ex ZK-PBK Lighthouse Beach Wfu CHC

VH-VUQ Boeing 737-8FE 36605 ex ZK-PBL Merewether Beach Wfu SYD

VH-VUR Boeing 737-8FE 36606 Star City Wfu BNE

VH-VUS Boeing 737-8FE 36607 Seaspray Beach Wfu SYD

VH-VUT Boeing 737-8FE 36608 Alma Bay Wfu ADL

VH-VUU Boeing 737-8FE 36609 Kingscliff Beach Wfu BNE

VH-VUV Boeing 737-8FE 37821 Binalong Bay Wfu BNE

VH-VUW Boeing 737-8KG 39449 Pebbly Beach Wfu ADL

VH-VUY Boeing 737-8KG 39450 Snapper Rocks Wfu BNE

VH-VUZ Boeing 737-8FE 39921 Lennox Head Wfu ADL

VH-YFC Boeing 737-81D 39413 Bondi Beach Wfu BNE

VH-YFE Boeing 737-81D 39414 Sunshine Beach Wfu BNE

VH-YFF Boeing 737-8FE 40994 (Wineglass Bay) Wfu PER

VH-YFG Boeing 737-8FE 40999 Hanson Bay Wfu PER

VH-YFH Boeing 737-8FE 40996 Mindil Beach Wfu SYD

VH-YFI Boeing 737-8FE 41000 Porpoise Bay Wfu SYD

VH-YFJ Boeing 737-8FE 41001 Surfers Paradise Beach Wfu PER

VH-YFK Boeing 737-8FE 41004 Long Beach Wfu MEL

VH-YFN Boeing 737-8FE 41009 Ballina Beach Wfu SYD

VH-YFP Boeing 737-8FE 41011 Nobby’s Beach Wfu SYD

VH-YFR Boeing 737-8FE 41012 Scamander Beach Wfu BNE

VH-YFS Boeing 737-8FE 41027 Sellicks Beach Wfu BNE

VH-YFT Boeing 737-8FE 41028 Admirals Arch Wfu SYD

VH-YFU Boeing 737-8FE 41029 Emu Beach Wfu MEL

VH-YFY Boeing 737-800 41016 Mungalla Wfu MEL

VH-YFZ Boeing 737-800 41005 Lake St Clair Wfu MEL

VH-YIA Boeing 737-8FE 37824 (Henley Beach) Wfu PER

VH-YIB Boeing 737-8FE 37825 (Trinity Beach) Wfu BNE

VH-YIE Boeing 737-8FE 38708 Fingal Beach Wfu MEL

VH-YIF Boeing 737-8FE 38710 Sorrento Beach Wfu MEL

VH-YIG Boeing 737-8FE 38711 Kings Beach Wfu OOL

VH-YIJ Boeing 737-8FE 39924 Pennington Bay Wfu ZQN

VH-YIL Boeing 737-8FE 38713 Seventy Five Mile Beach Wfu PER

VH-YIM Boeing 737-8FE 38716 Bridgewater Bay Wfu PER

VH-YIO Boeing 737-8FE 38714 Lameroo Beach Wfu CNS

VH-YIR Boeing 737-8FE 39925 Cactus Beach Wfu BNE

VH-YIS Boeing 737-8FE 39926 Casuarina Beach Wfu SYD

VH-YIT Boeing 737-8FE 38717 Lammermoor Beach Wfu ADL

VH-YIU Boeing 737-8FE 40699 Middleton Beach Wfu SYD

VH-YIW Boeing 737-8FE 40700 Mona Vale Beach Wfu BNE

VH-YIY Boeing 737-8FE 40701 Stanwell Park Wfu BNE

VH-YIZ Boeing 737-8FE 40702 Black Rock Wfu MEL

VH-YVC Boeing 737-8FE 40997 Jetty Beach Wfu BNE

VH-YVD Boeing 737-8FE 40998 Salmon Beach Wfu MEL

VH-YWA Boeing 737-800 41042 Cable Beach Wfu MEL

VH-YWD Boeing 737-800 41020 Tiramirakura Wfu MEL

VH-YWE Boeing 737-800 41015 Dreamtime Beach Wfu SYD

VH-VPE Boeing 777-3ZGER 37939 ex (VH-VGD) Noosa Heads Beach Wfu SYD

VH-ZPN Embraer 190-100IGW 19000312 ex PT-TXA Wfu BNA

VH-ZPO Embraer 190-100IGW 19000321 ex PT-TXJ Wfu BNA

VH-ZPQ Embraer 190-100IGW 19000412 ex PT-TBK Wfu BNA

VH-ZPR Embraer 190-100IGW 19000424 ex PT-TCG Wfu BNA

[Brenden S]

Tiger
VH-VNC Airbus A320-232 3275 ex F-WWDE Wfu CRK

VH-VND Airbus A320-232 3296 ex F-WWDX Wfu MEL

VH-VNG Airbus A320-232 3674 ex 9V-TAJ Wfu MEL

VH-VNH Airbus A320-232 3734 ex F-WWDN Wfu MEL

VH-VNK Airbus A320-232 3986 ex 9V-TAK Wfu MEL

VH-VNO Airbus A320-232 4053 ex 9V-TAL Wfu MEL

VH-VNR Airbus A320-232 5900 ex D-AVVO Wfu MEL

VH-XUG Airbus A320-232 6032 ex F-WWDQ Wfu XSP

VH-XUH Airbus A320-232 6749 ex D-AXAI Wfu MEL



VH-VOR Boeing 737-8FE 33799 ex ZK-PBF Wfu MEL

VH-VOY Boeing 737-8FE 33996 ex ZK-PBD Wfu MEL

VH-VUB Boeing 737-8FE 34013 ex ZK-PBJ Wfu MEL

VH-VUD Boeing 737-8FE 34015 ex ZK-PBG Wfu MEL

VH-VUX Boeing 737-8FE 37823 Wfu MEL

VH-YVA Boeing 737-8FE 40995 Wfu MEL

Suspended operations 25/3/20

[Brenden S]

Rex
VH-EKD SAAB SF.340A 155 ex SE-F55 Wfu ADL

VH-EKH SAAB SF.340B 369 ex SE-C69 Wfu WGA

VH-EKX SAAB SF.340B 257 ex N257PX Sharkcage Diving c/s Wfu ADL

VH-KDQ SAAB SF.340B 325 ex SE-KVO Wfu WGA

VH-KDV SAAB SF.340B 322 ex SE-KVN Wfu WGA

VH-KRX SAAB SF.340B 290 ex N361BE Wfu ADL

VH-NRX SAAB SF.340B 291 ex N362BE Wfu ADL

VH-OLM SAAB SF.340B 205 ex SE-G05 Wfu SYD

VH-PRX SAAB SF.340B 303 ex N366BE Wfu SYD

VH-RXS SAAB SF.340B 285 ex N359BE Wfu SYD

VH-RXX SAAB SF.340B 209 ex N355BE Wfu WGA

VH-SBA SAAB SF.340B 311 ex SE-KXA City of Wagga Wagga c/s Wfu SYD

VH-TRX SAAB SF.340B 287 ex N360BE Kay Hull Plane Wfu WGA

VH-YRX SAAB SF.340B 178 ex N178CT Wfu WGA

VH-ZJS SAAB SF.340B 186 ex HS-HPI Parkes Wfu WGA

VH-ZLA SAAB SF.340B+ 371 ex N371AE Wfu ADL

VH-ZLF SAAB SF.340B+ 374 ex N374AE Wfu PER

VH-ZLH SAAB SF.340B+ 376 ex N376AE Wfu SYD

VH-ZLJ SAAB SF.340B+ 380 ex N380AE Wfu PER

VH-ZLK SAAB SF.340B+ 381 ex N381AE Wfu CNS

VH-ZLO SAAB SF.340B+ 382 ex N382AE Wfu SYD

VH-ZLQ SAAB SF.340B+ 370 ex N370AM Wfu CNS

VH-ZLV SAAB SF.340B+ 386 ex N386AE Wfu WGA

VH-ZLX SAAB SF.340B 182 ex ER-SGB Wfu MGB

VH-ZPA SAAB SF.340B 410 ex N410XJ Wfu ADL

VH-ZPB SAAB SF.340B 403 ex N403XJ Wfu WGA

VH-ZPC SAAB SF.340B+ 404 ex N404XJ Wfu BNE

VH-ZRB SAAB SF.340B+ 389 ex N389AE Wfu WGA

VH-ZRE SAAB SF.340B+ 391 ex N391AE Wfu SYD

VH-ZRH SAAB SF.340B+ 392 ex N392AE Wfu PER

VH-ZRI SAAB SF.340B+ 394 ex N394AE Wfu CNS

VH-ZRJ SAAB SF.340B+ 396 ex N396AE Wfu WGA

VH-ZRM SAAB SF.340B+ 400 ex N400BR Wfu TSV

VH-ZXF SAAB SF.340B+ 416 ex N416XJ Wfu MEL

VH-ZXQ SAAB SF.340B 423 ex N423XJ Wfu ADL

VH-ZXS SAAB SF.340B 179 ex HS-HPE Wfu ADL

[Brenden S]

Air North

VH-ANN EMB-120RT Brasilia 120-203 ex VH-BRP Wfu DRW

VH-ASN EMB-120RT Brasilia 120-056 ex N334JS Wfu DRW

VH-ANA SA.227DC Metro 23 DC-871B ex VH-HCB Wfu DRW

VH-ANW SA.227DC Metro 23 DC-873B ex N3031Q Wfu DRW

VH-ANY SA.227DC Metro 23 DC-840B ex N3022L Wfu DRW

[Brenden S]

Alliance
VH-FKW Fokker 50 20306 ex B-12275 Wfu XSP

VH-JFB Fokker 70 11521 ex HP-1731PST Wfu MEL

VH-KBX Fokker 70 11547 ex PH-KBX Wfu BNE

VH-NKZ Fokker 70 11573 ex OE-LFL Wfu ADL

VH-NUV Fokker 70 11554 ex OE-LFH Wfu BNE

VH-NUY Fokker 70 11560 ex OE-LFP Wfu BTS

VH-NUZ Fokker 70 11568 ex OE-LFQ Wfu BNE

VH-QQY Fokker 70 11575 ex 9H-AFZ Wfu ASP

VH-FKG Fokker 100 11366 ex N891US Wfu CNS

VH-UQP Fokker 100 11359 ex OE-LVJ Wfu BTS

VH-VIF Fokker 100 11406 ex OE-IIC Wfu MEL

VH-VKN Fokker 100 11459 ex HB-JVE Wfu ASP

VH-VKQ Fokker 100 11501 ex HB-JVC Wfu ASP

[Stefan Perkas]

VH-JFB is currently flying operating FIFO's out of Adelaide at the moment. Fokker 50 VH-FKX has been scrapped.

[Greg Hyde]

Sydney Airport granted permission to store more grounded aircraft

The government has granted approval for Sydney Airport to use the shortest of its three runways to store grounded aircraft.

The east-way runway will now double its capacity to accommodate 50 planes. Traditionally, the strip accounts for less than one in 10 take-off and landings and is used during bad weather or under noise-sharing arrangements.

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said, “This measure begins next Wednesday and is a safe and practical response to the significant demand for aircraft parking from domestic and international airlines.

“The continued movement of essential workers, medical supplies and agricultural exports are uninterrupted with the airport’s primary north-south parallel runways remaining operational.”

The move is a temporary measure and was made in consultation with Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Sydney Airport aims to resume normal operations when the aircraft can be accommodated in normal parking bays.

It’s currently estimated that Qantas and Jetstar have grounded 200 of their 316 aircraft, and Virgin and Tigerair 105.

However, a handful of those are likely to return to service, after the government finalised a deal with Qantas and Virgin to underwrite a minimum domestic network, to the value of $165 million.

The services will cover all capital cities and begin to roll out immediately before being reviewed in eight weeks’ time.

It means the number of passenger flights operated by the Qantas Group will increase from 105 to 164 per week; while Virgin will shift from running only Sydney-Melbourne services to now flying 64 return services.

https://australianaviation.com.au/2020/04/sydney-airport-granted-permission-to-store-more-grounded-aircraft-82350/

[Shaal L]

Sydney Airport granted permission to store more grounded aircraft



https://australianaviation.com.au/2020/04/sydney-airport-granted-permission-to-store-more-grounded-aircraft-82350/

Isn't 16L/34R the shortest?.

[Erik H. Bakke]

Yes, but it's so far away it would cost too much in fuel to send them there :D

[MarkR]

Isn't 16L/34R the shortest?.

There’s only 90m difference, but prevailing winds are more important in that context

[Steve S... 2]

We are now coming into the season of horrendous westerly winds. They often commence in May or June but we have had them three times already in April.

So they must be ok with scrambling to clear all stored aircraft off runway 07/25 when this happens? Or just close the airport when the crosswind exceeds limits.... !?

[MarkR]

An airport is never closed because of winds regardless, and most aircraft can handle decent crosswinds, after all 07/25 was closed for quite a number of years

[Robert.M]

I have updated RXA list https://1drv.ms/x/s!Aj_jQ5lHkqWMriRzB-qaotRS2AEQ?e=A8fsJ3

[Adrian B]

Link to Ingrid Hendriksen Photography here (https://ingridhendriksenphotography.zenfolio.com/p648692232) for a heap of amazing shots from Avalon.

Pay attention to the engine covers for a little fun.

[MarkR]

Link to Ingrid Hendriksen Photography here (https://ingridhendriksenphotography.zenfolio.com/p648692232) for a heap of amazing shots from Avalon.

Pay attention to the engine covers for a little fun.

Nalanji Dreaming looks a bit odd with the whirly birds on the roof

[Adrian B]

Nalanji Dreaming looks a bit odd with the whirly birds on the roof

New and improved Ram Air Turbines??

[Greg Hyde]

The Alice transformed into a $3bn aircraft wonderland

As the coronavirus crisis turns *cities into ghost towns with quiet streets and empty skies, one of the country’s most remote places is thriving.

For weeks now there has been a steady stream of gleaming new *arrivals in Alice Springs, from Fokker 100s to A380s, all seeking a temporary home in Australia’s dry and dusty Red Centre. Their destination is Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage set on 100ha at Alice Springs Airport.

Far from being a “plane boneyard” where aircraft are broken up for parts and scrapped, APAS provides around-the-clock maintenance for the jets until their airline or leasing company owners want them back.

Alongside grounded Boeing 737 Max 8s belonging to Silk Air and Fiji Airways sit four Singapore Airlines A380s and three 777s; four Scoot A320s, two NokScoot 777s and three Fokkers from Alliance Airlines. Their combined worth is estimated to be more than $3bn and more planes are on their way, as a result of the global health pandemic that has forced thousands of aircraft out of the sky.

While APAS could be seen as capitalising on the crisis, managing director Tom Vincent said it was not some overnight success story.

“This business I set up 10 years ago. We’ve been quietly working away to gain all the regulatory *approvals to maintain the aircraft and a lot of time and capital that has gone into that,” he said.

“Had we not done that, we wouldn’t have been able to capitalise on the current situation. We’ve always built everything so that we can manage rapid expansion.”

Mr Vincent expects to have a dozen storage roads on the site by the end of June after fast-tracking his planned stage two and three expansions.

The new infrastructure will provide capacity for up to 100 aircraft and, judging by demand, that will be quickly snapped up.

“If you’re in this, you love aviation and it is dreadful to see the industry hurt so much,” Mr Vincent said.

“But we’re here to provide a service and it’s a service that’s valued by our customers and we’re happy to be supporting them.”

Notably absent from the site are hundreds of grounded Qantas and Virgin Australia aircraft that have instead been parked at airports around the country.

The only exception is one Qantas 747, which has been sent to California’s Mojave Desert for what is expected to be an early retirement.

Alice Springs Airport manager Dave Batic said the aircraft storage centre was not only creating additional employment for the area, it was a tourist drawcard.

“Out of every crisis there’s an opportunity, and this is an opportunity not just for Alice Springs and the Northern Territory but Australia itself,” he said.

“This could potentially be the world’s biggest aircraft storage *facility. We’d support that expansion.”

Mr Batic said Alice Springs had the advantage of space, with more than 35 square kilometres of airport land.

“We also have a fully internationally capable airfield and that goes back to the Pine Gap days,” he said.

“We do thank the Americans for requiring a larger runway to fit their military aircraft.”

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/coronavirus-the-alice-becomes-a-3bn-aircraft-wonderland/news-story/f986c357d4f21744df9e6140ba8d128e?fbclid=IwAR3qlDSG i8n_xexx7s7O_TMYNYlFDQjOJFFeQqrIoLJGp14w4Gl1RqLqKQ w

[Greg Hyde]

Shots of ASP parking

https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=a.10222653693348622&type=3

More of the same as photo shown in Latest AA

[Todd Hendry]

I’ll try to get some pics next Thursday and or Friday. I’m operating the QF858/ QF859.

[Todd Hendry]

A few pics of Singapore. Sorry Alice.

[Martin Buzzell]

It would've looked strange on the approach.

[Todd Hendry]

It would've looked strange on the approach.

Didn’t have time to look as I was too busy getting back on the bike after over 2 months of not flying.

[MarkR]

Air New Zealand is shuffling off its wide-body 777 aircraft to the heat of the Australian desert.

Chief revenue officer Cam Wallace says the aircraft will go into "deep storage" in Alice Springs.

They will join at least $5 billion worth of planes currently housed at the Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage (APAS).

Since the Covid-19 pandemic devastated the airline industry, dozens of aircraft have been left in the dry heat of the desert, including Singapore Airlines' A380 superjumbos and 777s.

https://www.traveller.com.au/air-new-zealand-to-deep-store-boeing-777-planes-at-alice-springs-boneyard-h1onaa

[Adrian B]

Hmm we need another taxiway. Kev go get the tractor.....

[Daniel M]

Interesting to hear on the news yesterday that QF will be moving their A380 fleet to the Mohave desert for storage, as all international flights are being cancelled through October.

Does anyone have any more specifics on timing and whether they are going to MHV or VCV? I'm guessing the Alice Springs storage yard just doesn't have either A) the room for all the A380's or B) enough engineers to help maintain them, or maybe a combination of both.

[Greg Hyde]

No Space at ASP.

Plane boneyards: Qantas looking at moving A380s into 'deep storage' in the Californian desert

Qantas is considering moving some of its Airbus A380s into long-term storage in the Californian desert ahead of a possible early retirement for the superjumbos.

The airline is not operating any international passenger flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is undergoing a detailed review of how many jets it will need during the years-long recovery from the global health crisis.

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said in May that its was pausing refurbishments on its 12 A380s and flagged that it might offload some of the double-decker jets.

The airline is now exploring sending up to six A380s into storage at the aircraft "boneyards" either at Mojave or Victorville, both in California, according to airline sources.

A Qantas spokesman said: “We expect all 12 of our A380s to be in storage for some time as we wait for international travel demand to recover".

Moving the jets into desert storage facilities - which have filled up globally as COVID-19 forced airlines to ground their planes - does not necessary mean they will not return to Qantas' fleet.

However there is a growing expectation that some of the A380s will be retired, along with Qantas' two remaining Boeing 747s which were due to retire at the end of this year.

Jefferies analyst Anthony Moulder told clients this month that along with 747s, " we could also expect six of the A380s that haven't yet been refurbished to also be retired".

The world's largest commercial aircraft, which seats around 550 passengers, is adored by frequent flyers and launched to enormous fanfare 13 years ago. But Airbus announced last year it would cease production of the A380, after airlines moved towards smaller, more efficient jets like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and now Airbus' own A350.

Qantas' A380s are currently in storage at Sydney, Melbourne and Los Angeles airport, with one at an Airbus maintenance hub in Dresden, Germany.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/plane-boneyards-qantas-looking-at-moving-a380s-into-deep-storage-in-the-californian-desert-20200617-p553de.html

[MarkR]

No Space at ASP.

That’s not the case. Stage 1 is 18 wide bodies and they are already at stage 2 with 100Ha available, 80 spaces in total.

[Greg Hyde]

Mark let me re-phase

ASP does not have the space to suit QF's current needs.

[MarkR]

Mark let me re-phase

ASP does not have the space to suit QF's current needs.

I think they do, it’s just that Mojave is a better place if your trying to sell your planes or part out, which is the case most likely with 6 of the A380s and the 744s

[MarkR]

Thailand: Three 777's of Nok Scoot HS-XBF, XBG, XBA

Singapore: Two A-380's 9V-SKP, SKQ

TigerAir/Scoot: Two 787 Dreamliners 9V-OFB, OFD


The three 777s are going back to SQ as NOK Scoot has been liquidated https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1941572/nokscoot-goes-out-of-business

SQ222 popped in to collect the crews.

[Greg Hyde]

ASP now has around 30 wide bodies stored which was their original capacity.

The proposed expansion plans (as of this morning) have not yet been approved.

So they are near/at capacity.

[MarkR]

ASP now has around 30 wide bodies stored which was their original capacity.

The proposed expansion plans (as of this morning) have not yet been approved.

So they are near/at capacity.

Not that many (15 by my count) and they confirmed in March they had to go ahead to expand to 100, in fact the NT govt tipped in money in February to support the expansion, and it’s got ALC approval.

[Gary Smith8]

It is one thing to say they have approval to expand; however, what is involved? It would not be as simple as moving the fence back and start accepting aircraft. Wouldn't your comment at post #113 substantiate Greg's assertion that ASP is not suited to QF's needs? Additionally, a great many of QFs aircraft would seem to be rotating in and out of short term storage at various capital city airports, so it may be easier for QF to access these aircraft as and when required.

[Greg Hyde]

Silkair - 6 x 737MAX8
Singapore Airlines - 6 A388's, 3 772's
Scoot - 4 A320's, 2 788's
NokScoot - 5 772's

Plus

Several QQ Fokkers and other aircraft stored before COVID.

Also the infrastructure to extend the facility needs to built including constructing taxiways and pads capable of supporting the aircraft weight.

Based on APAS website

Dry, arid, low humidity environment ideal for the preservation of aircraft
Infrastructure allowing APAS to accept all aircraft type
Stage 1 capacity for 18 wide body aircraft
Aircraft parking per OEM requirements
100Ha of storage space allowing significant future expansion
Dedicated defueling pad with full environmental safeguards

https://www.apas.com.au/services/aircraft-storage/

[MarkR]

Silkair - 6 x 737MAX8
Singapore Airlines - 6 A388's, 3 772's
Scoot - 4 A320's, 2 788's
NokScoot - 5 772's

Plus

Several QQ Fokkers and other aircraft stored before COVID.

Also the infrastructure to extend the facility needs to built including constructing taxiways and pads capable of supporting the aircraft weight.

Based on APAS website

Dry, arid, low humidity environment ideal for the preservation of aircraft
Infrastructure allowing APAS to accept all aircraft type
Stage 1 capacity for 18 wide body aircraft
Aircraft parking per OEM requirements
100Ha of storage space allowing significant future expansion
Dedicated defueling pad with full environmental safeguards

https://www.apas.com.au/services/aircraft-storage/

So 16 wide bodies ;)

[MarkR]

Wouldn't your comment at post #113 substantiate Greg's assertion that ASP is not suited to QF's needs? Additionally, a great many of QFs aircraft would seem to be rotating in and out of short term storage at various capital city airports, so it may be easier for QF to access these aircraft as and when required.

The assertion was they had no room, my post was simply pointing out Mojave is closer to part out an aircraft or sell it, so more suited to QF needs which is now confirmed given the aircraft are being retired. Airport planning approval is complex, and it looks like the feds are holding up further expansion, which will be needed, long term storage will increasingly be needed over the next twelve months.

I don’t believe the NZ 777s have arrive yet ;)

[Todd Hendry]

ASP is building parking as we speak, but it’s still not there. I’ve seen it. Alice’s moisture content is much higher than the Mojave. Think summer time in Alice. Hence the A380’s are off to America. No conspiracy yet. We all have 3 years to think of that.

[Jamie D]

I just read that JQ is moving it’s 788’s from AVV to ASP in the coming weeks for deep storage away from the sea. First one is set to move early next week

[gerard w]

VGN/JST 8992
VFI/JST 8994
VGJ/JST 8996
VFU/JST 8998

All inbound to Melbourne now around 15 mins apart from Seletar, what's up

[Tristan S]

VGN/JST 8992
VFI/JST 8994
VGJ/JST 8996
VFU/JST 8998

All inbound to Melbourne now around 15 mins apart from Seletar, what's up

VFI, VGJ, VGN were in maintenace in XSP.
VFU arrived in XSP this morning, I assume carrying the crew that brought the others home.