QF 767-300ER Retirement Plan

[Stuart Trevena]

Hi All,

With the impending departures of some of the B767-300ER's, I thought I would start this topic.

First one to go - VH-ZXF (Serial 25203)
Listed on Boeing website For Sale - June 2013.

Stuart

[JamesL]

VHZXA has already left in ZX rego block... Does anyone have the complete list of departures?

[Sarah C]

Already gone:

ZXA
ZXB (both 2013)

And the GE aircraft:
OGA
OGB
OGC
OGD
OGE
OGF

[Tim Bowrey]

Bringing this old topic up,

ZXF is parked inside a hanger around the back of the Jetbase and had its Roo painted over some days ago and Qantas titles removed over night last night. Couldn't be too far before it ferries out.

[Sarah C]

I believe it departs this Monday - I assume in the morning.

[Rory Delaney]

I'm almost certain that I saw it still parked at the Jetbase this morning.

[Kent Broadhead]

It was parked there Monday PM as well, but wasn't the only blank tail 767 - unless the other was the freighter (I was on the T1 deck, so obscured view)

[Tim Bowrey]

It was parked there Monday PM as well, but wasn't the only blank tail 767

Hey Kent,

Confirmed EFR was at the Jetbase then too behind the blast fence.

[Kent Broadhead]

Cheers Tim!

[Sarah C]

The 734 (TJJ) was the one going on Monday, I got the two confused.

I don't have any information on ZXF's departure but can confirm it still hasn't moved from the Jetbase.

[Shayne G]

VH-ZXF is leaving tomorrow afternoon for Shanghai (PVG) around 3:15pm.

:(

[Rowan McKeever]

PVG?? New life perhaps? One of the Chinese carriers has RR engines 767s...

[Greg Hyde]

end of financial year special maybe ?

[Nigel C]

ZXD has had all the titles stripped off it.

[Jayden Laing]

Just found this whilst searching for ZXD's new owner!

http://www.planespotters.net/Airline/AerSale-Inc

VH-ZXA is now N489AS
VH-ZXB is now N283AS

Both are listed as stored.

[Jamie D]

ZXD is currently enroute to PVG, departed about 4 this afternoon

[Ricky T]

I was talking to the FO on my MEL-SYD flight over the weekend and he mentioned the remaining 3 ex-BA 763s are due to be retired by September/October this year and the rest of the fleet will be retired slowly after the ex-BA birds are gone.

By the end of 2014, the 763 fleet is expected to be down to 5.

[Kent Broadhead]

It all depends on 787 deliveries though doesn't it, with JQ 332s to replace the 763s?

[Noel White]

Son-in-law flew MEL-SYD QFA490 last night on VH-ZXC which arrived at 21:25 and after landing, Captain announced that this was the last Qantas commercial flight to be flown by this aircraft.

Cheers,

Noel

[Shayne G]

Qantas 767 VH-ZXC is leaving tomorrow morning at 7am as 'QF6027' for VCV via HNL after being delayed from it's planned departure last week.

Will miss ZXC a little more then the rest, was my favourite Roller 767.

[Sarah C]

VH-ZXC has just departed for HNL as QF6027

[Greg Hyde]

Looks like VH-ZXC has had its last flight.

It was deleted from the Aus Reg on 21/08/13 with the comment "parted out"

[Julian L]

Does anyone know when the last 2 ex-BA 763's are leaving. It appears that contrary to a previous post I will be flying an ex-BA 763 in Mid November according to the seat map.

[NathanJ]

VH-ZXG minus regos & roo today.

[Sarah C]

VH-OGV is departing for the desert on Friday at around 3pm.

[Tom PER]

Wow very sad OGV is only 13 years old and a relatively late build B763, I find it hard to believe this one won't find a new home.

Flew on her BNE-PER in March and she was in great shape.

Wonder if they'll remove the refurbished iPad friendly seats before she departs.

Does the arrival of -VKA mean -EBQ/R will be transferred across to QF from J*?

[Steve S... 2]

Wow what an odd airline retiring the youngest 763 and with a new interior, ahead of 23 year old 763's - even ahead of ZXE with an old interior.

I guess it is based on maintenance requirements maybe a D check even?

[Zac M]

It could be anything really, lightning strike causing major damage, engine needing overhaul, corrosion, the possibilities are endless.

I would however hope that if they plan on keeping OGP long term they transplant the Q-Streaming at the very least.

[Rowan McKeever]

I would however hope that if they plan on keeping OGP long term they transplant the Q-Streaming at the very least.

Exactly what I was thinking!

[Greg Hyde]

Also don't forget the economics of flying an aircraft type: FUEL, leasing costs, fleet standardisation (less engineers), potential buyers ...

[JamesL]

But almost every other operator is now enjoying the fuel savings of the wingletted aircraft but yet QF, as reactive as ever has chosen not to get them...hmmm, so much for a fuel saving idea...

[Rowan McKeever]

James I think the thing for QF is the 767s weren't planned to remain in the fleet long enough to make back the outlay for the winglets. They were meant to be gone some years ago.

[Greg Hyde]

Fuel also relates to performance of GE (QF) vs RR (ex. BA).

Isn't this also caused by the late delivery of the 787's.

If the 787's had been delivered on time the A330/B787 would of probably already replaced the existing 767's.

[David Heath]

I think for the short haul flights that the QF 767 are mainly used the winglets would have just added weight with not much benefit. So for that reason I would've never expected Qantas to buy them. I was trying to find the charts that show that. But anyway, medium-long haul is where the numbers start makings sense (ie. AirNZ etc).

[Ian Gains]

I think that you are correct, David. I've seen winglets on 767-300ER's of Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian, Condor & all of these airlines have 7-10 hr sectors that will be more efficiently operated with winglets.

[Greg Hyde]

OGV did Sydney to Victorville direct with flight time of 13:51

Not bad for an old girl

[MarkR]

I think that you are correct, David. I've seen winglets on 767-300ER's of Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian, Condor & all of these airlines have 7-10 hr sectors that will be more efficiently operated with winglets.

Its a waste of time for the current passenger fleet given cost, 4 week installation timeframe to save 5%, especially given the lower hours the fleet are running, different story for the freighter.

[Sarah C]

The last of the Rollers has out of service and departing on Tuesday morning at this stage

[Erik H. Bakke]

I'll miss that whining sound from the RR 767s...

[David Heath]

-OGV is a 2000 build... "newish" in terms of the global 767 fleet :)

[Mike W]

-OGV is a 2000 build... "newish" in terms of the global 767 fleet :)

Should be a good buy for someone

[Greg Hyde]

Most of them are being re-born as freighters.

There is life after QF

[James S.]

Most of them are being re-born as freighters.

There is life after QF

Not for the Rollers there isn't.

[Sarah C]

OGP the next to go - departs Saturday at 3pm direct to VCV.

[Bradley Porter]

OGP didn't want to leave, returned to the gate with a door problem before getting away on the second attempt !

[NathanJ]

OGQ was in a hanger minus roo & titles today.

[Greg Hyde]

Some rollers live on after QF.

VH-ZXF is now flying with JetAsia as HS-JAS

[Sarah C]

OGQ just left our shores, off to the desert.

There are now 13 left in the fleet

[C Patters]

Does anyone know which 767 is next on the retirement list?

[Brad Myer]

6 B763s will be retired by December 2014.

The remaining B763s will be retired by March 2015.

[Alex Lui]

Just did a bit of a search... Updated in April on Speednews.com, the rest QF 767 fleet is listed for sale, except OGJ and OGK. I am assuming that these two maybe owned by QF, hence the last to retire??

[David O.]

Just spotted on FlightRadar24 and confirmed on FlightAware, OGH is off to VCV today.

[Joseph Saragozza.]

I wish one of the 763 should be sent to longreach. If only space wasn't an issue

[Rowan McKeever]

I posted this in another thread - word on one of the facebook spotters' pages is that OGG is being retired at the end of its duties today. Not sure how accurate that is.

[Brad Myer]

Makes sense as QF A330 EBB enters service tomorrow.

[Kieran Wells]

VH-OGG has just landed in Sydney completing her service for QF. She will now be stripped bare, and sent off to the Megahub at VCV.

Here she is as she left as QF443 to Melbourne..
http://planeimages.net/i/Tuxu54J3uefI

[Rowan McKeever]

That's a sad day then... fingers crossed she becomes one of Westjet's 4 767s and they do something nice with her :)

[John Thoroughgood]

Agree- sorry to see her go. The 76s ability to get vertical so quickly has always impressed me.

[Nigel C]

VH-OGG has just landed in Sydney completing her service for QF. She will now be stripped bare, and sent off to the Megahub at VCV.


Interestingly, there was a refueller hooked up to it when it was parked on bay this evening. I thought perhaps they'd wait until it was ready for its final departure before topping up the tanks.

[Fred C]

As they don't often use the centre wing fuel tank domestically, they fill it up and do a leak check on it before it goes. They will most probably then transfer it to other aircraft in the mean time or if they find any leaks then fix them before it goes. The final flight will leave full of fuel.

[Nigel C]

Thanks Fred, much appreciated.

[Tom PER]

Take this with a pinch of salt but there is a thread over at airliners.... that Canadian LCC, WestJet is taking 4 ex QF B763's which will be refurbished them before entering service.

[Andrew Coggan]

VH-OGG departed about midday today bound for LAX as QF6021 with an all female crew receiving a water canon salute.

[Daniel M]

Ahhh the first aircraft I ever jumpseated on !

[Rowan McKeever]

According to skyliners-aviation.de VH-OGK was WFU after operating QF462 last Thursday, 7th of August and will ferry to VCV soonish.

[Garry Emanuel]

How many does leave as active in the fleet now ?

[Rowan McKeever]

I get 10 plus the freighter (-EFR):

-OGI, -OGJ, -OGL, -OGM, -OGN, -OGO, -OGR, -OGS, -OGT, -OGU

Looking through all the -OGx on flightaware there's a fair bit of slack in some of their flying... mightn't be too long before the next one is on its way out?

[Greg Hyde]

Are the new B738's and returning A330's taking up the B767 services ?

[Mick F]

Sure, the water cannon salutes look nice, but it's just a retiring 767. Maybe the last one deserves one.

Sydney's going to run out of water by the time the remaining Qantas fleet that's due for retirement leaves our shores.

Mick

[Fred C]

VH-OGK is due to leave our shores on Friday 15th at 1115.

[Ricky T]

Are the new B738's and returning A330's taking up the B767 services ?

Thats the plan. There will be extra flying for the 73H fleet which will take up some of the slack.

The 332s returning from JQ would also fill the capacity although it represents a significant increase in seats (303 on the 332s vs 252 on the B763s).

[Ricky T]

VH-OGK departed this morning (Friday) from SYD to VCV as QF 6017.

The duration between retirement and the ferry flight for OGK was relatively short compared to OGG.

[Greg Hyde]

Once they get good at it, (fast) they will run out of planes.

[Nigel C]

VH-OGK departed this morning (Friday) from SYD to VCV as QF 6017.

The duration between retirement and the ferry flight for OGK was relatively short compared to OGG.

OGK wasn't covered in 'Planes' logos, so that may have something to do with it.

[Zac M]

VH-OGR will finish up ops with Qantas after the completion of QFA4 on Sunday from HNL, it will depart for storage the following day.

[Fred C]

Not quite Zac. It is sched to do some domestic sectors SYD-MEL on Fri 12.
It is then due to fly to Alice Springs on the following Friday.

Is this the first aircraft to arrive at the Australian A/C storage facility?

[Zac M]

Ok, so changed again...or the info wasn't passed through correctly to me :P

There's actually a few there, there was a couple of Network E120s which have since departed, there is 9V-TRA/B (Tigerair A319s) as well as 9V-TRO (Tigerair A320) and an Our Airline (I think VH-INU) Boeing 737-300.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Asia-Pacific-Aircraft-Storage-Pty-Ltd/230224813658616

[Stefan Perkas]

Is this the first aircraft to arrive at the Australian A/C storage facility?

Not quite Fred. Tigerair A319's 9V-TRA, 9V-TRB & TigerAir A320 9V-TRO, Our Airline B737-300 VH-INU are already stored there. There was a former Network E120 there, bu that has departed the country.

[Tom PER]

I believe -OGR and it's 3 international siblings might be WestJet bound, but another source quotes them as earlier build airframes so not 100% certain.

[Greg Hyde]

QF Source is reporting that


QANTAS B767-300ER VH-OGR Withdrawn.

September 12, 2014

QANTAS Boeing 767-338ER VH-OGR was withdrawn from service at Sydney this evening after arriving as QF462 from Melbourne. This brings the Boeing 767-300ER passenger fleet down to nine aircraft.

[Brad Myer]

Last B763 service will be 27th December at this stage.

[Greg Hyde]

Check out 60mins this Sunday as they are doing a QF B767 to Victorville & graveyard.

[Greg Hyde]

Last international service.

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/09/qantas-operates-last-767-intl-flight-as-fleet-winds-down/

[Alex Lui]

But according to Qantas schedule, QF804 which normally operates as a 763 on Mondays is scheduled to operate as a 763 in April sometime...??

Just wondering whether there would be demand to put the A330 onto the CBR-MEL route...??

[Zac M]

Yes there certainly is when Parliament is sitting! 804 inbound on Parliamentary sitting weeks is packed with a 763!

[Yusef D]

Turnaround time for an A330 is significantly longer than a 767, and it may take up as many as 3 gates with its significantly greater wingspan. Not merely a question of demand...

[Rowan McKeever]

Darwin has a 767 in July too, that far out it doesn't mean a thing. Just says the planners ain't got that far down the line yet!

[Zac M]

Turnaround time for an A330 is significantly longer than a 767, and it may take up as many as 3 gates with its significantly greater wingspan. Not merely a question of demand...
Gate space is not a problem, we have bays set out for A330s here, I don't see how turn around time can be any different to a 763, is it to do with the brakes? I don't see why you couldn't turn a 330 around in 40 minutes!

[Tom PER]

Slightly off topic, but one of the domestic A332's think it was -EBN did a SYD-CNS-SYD a few weekends back, so maybe a sign of future rotations

[matthew mcdonald]

I don't see why you couldn't turn a 330 around in 40 minutes!

It would be virtually impossible to turn an A330 around in 40 minutes, unless it is an extremely light load and/or there is next to no freight on it. I'm not sure how much freight demand there would be in Canberra or how many bags per person an A330 in CBR would attract but for it to arrive, be unloaded then loaded and then depart in 40 mins or less would be something I wouldn't believe could be done.

[JamesL]

Probably minimal freight as road transport is probably easier without DG conditions, and you would get maybe 100bags MAX, so that would work out to be 2-3 ULDs..., it's quite possible but your man power would be higher I would assume to complete the necessary duties.

[Zac M]

Correct with the load James, outbound loads are very light, just huge coming in so turnaround doesn't take too long. A 767 can be in and out with a 40min turn and a 4 man ramp team, don't see how a 330 would be too different to that!

[matthew mcdonald]

Yeah fair enough, 40 bags per ULD and 1 or 2 cans of freight I guess there wouldnt be too many problems with turning something like that around fairly quickly.

[Sarah C]

Was anyone out there this morning to get OGR's departure?

[Dave Dale]

I see OGR went to Alice Springs for storage according to APAS face book

[Dave Dale]

Sorry, my above post has been already mentioned by Fred C. My apologies for double up

[Ricky T]

VH-OGN has left SYD earlier today bound for VCV for storage. Only 8 763s left in the fleet.

[Sanjeewa Ratnayake]

This may be a stupid question, but do the 763 en route to VCV stop at HNL for fuel or some other destination?

[Daniel M]

Non stop

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHOGN

[Yusef D]

You can fly a lot further with a very light aeroplane, Sanjeewa.

[Noel White]

Question without notice......

Why is VH-OGR stored at Alice Springs while the other QFA B767s are been sent to VCV?

Is it likely that OGR is been kept close by in case of quick return to duty if needs arise.

Also notice, during last nights ABC's "Australian Story" - Fiona O'Loughlin, from a scene at Alice Springs Airport were three Tiger A320s and the Air Nauru B737. Didn't see any red tails.

[Zac M]

It is possible that maybe OGN is bound for Westjet or has been sold to another operator already.

[Rowan McKeever]

From the rumour I've heard, the four 'international' 767s are supposed to be the four that Westjet are taking. OGR is one of those. If true, it should be joined at Westjet by OGS, OGT and OGU. Makes sense Westjet would want these four as they're probably slightly lower hours / cycles than others.

[Peter H.]

Have been looking at next years aircraft usage on the Syd-Mel v.v. route. Seems all are 737's

Is there any plan to use A330's as they had 767s on the route at certain times

[Ricky T]

Have been looking at next years aircraft usage on the Syd-Mel v.v. route. Seems all are 737's

Is there any plan to use A330's as they had 767s on the route at certain times

Picking a random date of Friday, 13 February 2015. 5 out of the 42 QF services for the day is schedule to be operated by an A332.

Interestingly, QF are ramping up the frequency of SYD-MEL services significantly post December 2014 with a constant 15 min service interval throughout the day.

[Ricky T]

VH-OGJ was withdrawn from service on Monday, 6th October.

The QF 763 fleet is now down to seven aircraft (OGI, OGL, OGM, OGO, OGS, OGT and OGU).

[Geoff G]

Also notice, during last nights ABC's "Australian Story" - Fiona O'Loughlin, from a scene at Alice Springs Airport were three Tiger A320s and the Air Nauru B737. Didn't see any red tails.

I'll see if I can snap a couple of photos tomorrow if I remember to throw the camera in the car :-) Currently parked at YBAS there are:
- 2x Tiger A319
- 2x Tiger A320 (or 321?)
- 1x Nauru B737 (734?)
- 1x QANTAS B763
- 1x Private B757 (with wingtip extensions)

In about 2 months we have gone from a very empty field to the start of a decent storage facility...

[JamesL]

The Former Our Airline/Naura Airlines is VHINU B733, and tiger has only operated either the A319/20 :)

[Rowan McKeever]

What's the 757? Do you know the rego Geoff?

[Stefan Perkas]

What's the 757? Do you know the rego Geoff?

VQ-BTF I beleive is the B757. It arrived there on the 6th of October.

[MarkR]

VQ-BTF I beleive is the B757. It arrived there on the 6th of October.

I dont think it is staying long, its owner is just checking out the casino I believe.

[JamesL]

I dont think it is staying long, its owner is just checking out the casino I believe.

Not much to see there...

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OGJ was withdrawn from service on Monday, 6th October.

The QF 763 fleet is now down to seven aircraft (OGI, OGL, OGM, OGO, OGS, OGT and OGU).

Has OGJ left the country as yet ?

[Ricky T]

Has OGJ left the country as yet ?

AFAIK, it hasn't left the country yet.

[NathanJ]

OGJ has been parked on a stand off bay close to the jet base entrance all week.

[NathanJ]

OGJ reported elsewhere as departing 24th October 12.15.

[Greg Hyde]

thanks,

Seems to be hanging around longer than previous QF B767

[Greg Hyde]

There is an article & photos in the latest AA on the ASP Airpark.

[Nigel C]

OGJ departed from YSSY today, all red tail.

[Greg Hyde]

OGJ direct to Victorville

[Andrew Coggan]

VH-OGS is apparently being withdrawn tonight and will be stored at ASP.

[Mark Grima]

ASP? Interesting, none of the others are there, correct??

Many reasons of course that she'll be getting stored there, however it'll be nice if its because she'll end up in Longreach.

Cheers

M

[Daniel M]

I think the earlier consensus was that the 4 intl config 767's will be stored at ASP as they are ultimately going to WestJet.

[Rowan McKeever]

OGR has been there for a while and yes, as Daniel says, most of us believe the four 'international' configured birds are destined for Westjet next year.

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source:


QANTAS B767-300ER VH-OGS Withdrawn.
October 31, 2014
QANTAS Boeing 767-338ER VH-OGS was withdrawn from service tonight after arriving as QF494 from Melbourne. The aircraft was in 25J/204Y configuration and QANTAS New ‘Roo livery on withdrawal. This brings the Boeing 767-300ER fleet down to six aircraft

[Mick F]

however it'll be nice if its because she'll end up in Longreach

While I'm sure there are some who think the entire Qantas fleet need's to be parked out in Longreach, maybe a couple of points worth noting:

1. There's no room for anything else.
2. The 767 while with Qantas for a long time, served no significant milestone like the 707 and 747 did.

Mick

[Dave Dale]

Perhaps the aircraft can be lined up nose to tail from Ilfracombe to Longreach as they're retired. What a sight that would be driving into Longreach. ��

[Mark Grima]

While I'm sure there are some who think the entire Qantas fleet need's to be parked out in Longreach

Not the entire fleet, just one of each.

Cheers

M

[Geoff G]

Here's OGR today... Will see if I can get some more when OGS arrives.

[Rowan McKeever]

VH-OGS on its way out to ASP for storage this morning. Arriving around 8.15am local.

[Rowan McKeever]

And she's down... will hopefully get the chance to see her and OGR next week

[Alex Lui]

I believe from flightradar24.com and the Qantas schedules, Qantas will operate 2 B767-300 flights today from Canberra to Melbourne. First due to arrive at 1135 at OF850 and then at 1300 as QF848. This funnily enough never got mentioned. Both flights due to fly back to Melbourne as QF853 and QF851.

[Sarah C]

767s operating to CBR today due to the cricket yesterday

[Alex Lui]

VH-OGU is operating QF850.

Yup, due to cricket yesterday. But interesting there's two flights because normally it's only one flight after the cricket traditionally.

[Ryan K]

Does anyone know what will happen from 2015 with those flights that are operated by 767's due to the cricket teams and their entourages on board? For example, Qantas scheduled 767's into Hobart last summer when the cricket teams were flying in/out. Once the 767's are retired, will these go to A330's?

[Rowan McKeever]

I'd probably guess they'd charter a 717 or 737 to the cricket teams rather than send A330s into HBA or CBR.

That said, as a CBR local, more than happy to be proven wrong!!

[Ryan K]

As a HBA local I'd be more than happy to see it too! I was on a ADL-HBA 767 flight with the cricket teams last summer, it was completely full.

[Rowan McKeever]

I'm hearing 4 more 767s will be parked in ASP in January. From pretty good sources.

[Erik H. Bakke]

I'm on OGT now, QF434, and according to the purser this is it's last day of service.
Not many left now

[Zac M]

As far as I know OGL, M, O, T and U should all retire on the final day of service (or in the days leading up to it), OGI however was retired yesterday.

[Ricky T]

I'm on OGT now, QF434, and according to the purser this is it's last day of service.
Not many left now

OGT is still soldering on today (30 November) which is good news.

Perhaps QF still needs the capacity of the 763s in the lead up of the busy Christmas travel period which makes sense for them to hold off retiring them.

[Sarah C]

Zac is right - OGI finished on Friday, all the others will retire on the same day.

[MarkR]

Looks like the cricket changes may impact dates.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Looks like the flight number for the final Qantas Boeing 767 service has been changed from QF452 to QF767, as a tribute to the retiring aircraft.

[Alex T]

I'm just curious to know how many forum members will be on QF767?

[Ryan Hothersall]

Unfortunately I won't be on QF767, but I will be on QF686 ADL-MEL.

Last time one will be in ADL.

[Mick F]

QF767 is normally Brisy-Perth, I wonder what that days normal QF767 is then?

[Ricky T]

Thumbs up to QF for the small tribute.

QF767 is normally Brisy-Perth, I wonder what that days normal QF767 is then?

Thankfully QF does not have to worry about this issue as QF767 does not operate on Saturdays. :D

[Nigel C]

VH-OGI departed a short time ago direct Victorville as QF6017

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-OGI "City Of Port Augusta" was delivered in 1991, and served Qantas (and Australian) for 23 years.

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=VH-OGI D300-20140107-198.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=VH-OGI%20D100-2005-02-19_126.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=VH-OGI D300-2009-05-16_204.jpg

[Ryan Hothersall]

Unfortunately I won't be on QF767, but I will be on QF686 ADL-MEL.

Last time one will be in ADL.

Looks like I spoke too soon.

QF686 on Dec 17 is now 737-800.

Looks like Adelaide misses out on one last look at the 767.

[Jarden S]

How many left still flying?

[Zac M]

5, OGL, M, O, T and U

[Jarden S]

Thanks for quick reply!!

[Alex T]

Looks like I spoke too soon.

QF686 on Dec 17 is now 737-800.

Looks like Adelaide misses out on one last look at the 767.

It's a shame it was subbed for a 73H, but hopefully you enjoyed XZP! :)

[Zac M]

At this point in time OGL will have the honours of final service!

[Alex T]

Thanks for the info Zac!

Btw would you be able to know the rego for my morning flight? (QF415 73H)

Thanks in advance

[Zac M]

That won't be assigned yet, 738s are 4 days in advance.

[Nick Te Mata]

According to Cpt's announcement, OGU was retired tonight after completing QF551 from BNE.

[Fred C]

He is mistaken Nick. It was due to go to MEL at 2205.

[Rowan McKeever]

And is still going... http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHOGU

[Zac M]

The only 767 not retiring on Saturday is OGT which finishes uo on Friday

[Rowan McKeever]

Odd... I would've expected the last flight would be operated by a sparkling clean, new colours aircraft... so if OGT finishes up on Friday, that ain't gonna happen!?

[Zac M]

OGT (and OGU) can't operate the last flight as they are a different config and there won't be enough seats on them to operate that flight.

[Rowan McKeever]

Mmm yep hadn't thought of that!! What's doing the last 824/825?

[Fred C]

The last flight, QF767 is sched to be VH-OGL.

[Zac M]

OGM will be the last BNE-DRW-BNE service.

[Alex T]

Hope to see some forum members tomorrow arvo to farewell such a beautiful bird!!! :(

Btw I'm able to bring 1 guest into the MEL J lounge so PM me if you want that spot!

[D Chan]

any tips on which runway it'd use?

forecast for tomorrow is cloudy. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning east to northeasterly in the afternoon. Should be coming in to land from the south presumably?

[Alex T]

I've checked the wind forecast and it looks like the NE wind doesn't come in till late in the evening. At 17:00 the wind is a still a southeasterly but tends to be more of an easterly. From 20:00 the wind starts to become more of an NE.

So by my estimates (just hard guesses) it'll either be RWY16R or 07. :)

[Oliver Gigacz]

It looks like a RWY16 or RWY27 departure with wends tending south.

[Andrew P]

My son went on the Qantas 9.30am this morning which was a 767so the last day for the plane

[Cliff Cook]

B767 (VH-OGU) flying to Melbourne on QFA421
B767 (VH-OGT) flying to Sydney on QFA42

Both of them are flying half way now. Hope, it is interest you all.

From Cliff Cook.

[Cliff Cook]

I find that there is other Qantas B767 (VH-OGM) just departed Sydney in about 10 minutes ago for Melbourne on QFA425. I am wondering that which one is going to be very last flight from Melbourne on QFA 452 at 17.00 to Sydney in late this afternoon and it would be much appreciated.

From Cliff Cook.

[Oliver Gigacz]

VH-OGL is currently scheduled to operate QF767 (Changed from QF452).

[Rowan McKeever]

VH-OGL is currently in the air operating the final scheduled service of the type for Qantas, QF767 MEL-SYD. Due to touch down around 1817L according to flightaware. Enjoy your retirement girl, and all your sisters too. It's been our pleasure...

[Mike W]

Just saw it flying over my house at Pymble. Sad.

[Robert S]

Has landed now after doing three orbits, waving for the Channel 7 helicopter and getting a rather long send-off from 123.0 MHz.

[Rowan McKeever]

What was the send off Robert?

[Robert S]

I was taking photos from my balcony while listening in with earphones so couldn't write it down or record it in any way. A long spiel amounting to a farewell from ATC after 25 years or some such. At another point earlier another aircraft on frequency addressed whichever pilot who was handling most but not all of the radio calls by name, saying they were jealous and hoped they were enjoying it.

[Robert S]

The Channel 7 helicopter also addressed Qantas 767 directly when asking them to wave and didn't use their callsign (rather they used "Channel 7 chopper"). So all up a few unconventional radio calls.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Farewell to Qantas B767-338 (25363) 1991 VH-OGL - I had the pleasure of flying on OGL from Brisbane to Sydney on 5/07/2006, and Cairns to Sydney on 29/07/2011.

Some images from her 23 years of service.

18th April 2014
http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=VH-OGL D300-20140418-218.jpg

1st January 2005
http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=VH-OGL D100-2005-01-01_155.jpg

29th December 2007
http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=VH-OGL D200-2007-12-29_010.jpg

9th September 2014
http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=VH-OGL D200-20140909-008.jpg

[Zac M]

What an experience it was! An action packed flight full of camera snapping, socialising and cheering, not to mention the marriage proposal onboard and the amazing orbits of the Sydney CBD!!!

[Sarah C]

The day after the adrenalin is still running - what a day, what a flight, won't be forgotten for a long time. Great to see so many board members on the flight.

[Dan Hammond]

A good article with some photos from AA.

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/12/end-of-an-era-as-qantas-farewells-the-767/

[Greg Hyde]

From QF Source:

QANTAS B767-300ER VH-OGL Withdrawn.
December 27, 2014
On the final day of QANTAS Boeing 767-300ER passengers operations, Boeing 767-338ER VH-OGL was the fifth and final aircraft to be withdrawn after operating the specially renumbered QF767 Melbourne – Sydney. The aircraft made three circuits about Sydney Harbour and CBD before bringing 29 years of QANTAS Boeing 767 passenger operations to a close.

QANTAS B767-300ER VH-OGU Withdrawn.
December 27, 2014
On the final day of QANTAS Boeing 767-300ER passengers operations, Boeing 767-338ER VH-OGU was the fourth aircraft to be withdrawn after operating QF530 Sydney – Brisbane.

QANTAS B767-300ER VH-OGM Withdrawn.
December 27, 2014
On the final day of QANTAS Boeing 767-300ER passengers operations, Boeing 767-338ER VH-OGM was the third aircraft to be withdrawn after operating QF434 Melbourne – Sydney.

QANTAS B767-300ER VH-OGO Withdrawn.
December 27, 2014
On the final day of QANTAS Boeing 767-300ER passengers operations, Boeing 767-338ER VH-OGO was the second aircraft to be withdrawn after operating QF524 Sydney – Brisbane.

QANTAS B767-300ER VH-OGT Withdrawn.
December 27, 2014
On the final day of QANTAS Boeing 767-300ER passengers operations, Boeing 767-338ER VH-OGT was the first aircraft to be withdrawn after operating QF442 Melbourne – Sydney.

Next will be the trip to the Alice.

[Robert.M]

Such a shame though. No doubt they will end up as soft drink cans.

[Zac M]

Not for a long time yet! Most of them have been sold already, and no doubt the others will follow.

[Todd Hendry]

Done by a QF Captain.

Great video.

http://youtu.be/3irgBVWh97w

[John Thoroughgood]

Will forever miss their awesome take offs.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Here are my photos from Qantas' last Boeing 767 flight, including the spectacular flyover of Sydney...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/aviationphotos/sets/72157649555283197/

[Grahame Hutchison]

Great coverage Oliver

[Bob C]

Now that the QANTAS B767 fleet has been retired, can anyone please tell me the aircraft with the highest cycles and hours ?

Cheers

Bob

[Fred C]

Well OGI has 86823 hours and 27004 cycles on it.

[Bob C]

Thanks for the info Fred. I also read on another site that -OGM has 27,213 cycles but the hours weren't quoted.

Cheers

Bob

[Fred C]

Hi Bob,

OGM has 81191 hours and 26162 cycles. The other site may have been wrong?

[Ashley A]

Hi,

Long time lurker, first time poster. I was able to fly down to MEL on VH-OGU on its last day of service
I Was fortunate to fly down in J which was a great experience. I cant convey how sad the crew were. Our F/O Flew his last sector on this flight. I was fortunate enough to visit the flight deck once we landed and i will never forget that flight.

On the flip side, i caught the JQ 37 back to SYD on the 787. Pleasant flight but it aint a 767.

Kind regards

Ash allen

[Bob C]

Hi Fred

Thanks for the correction ; it would appear that my earlier information was incorrect.

Cheers and a Happy New Year and best wishes for great spotting in 2015.

[Nigel C]

OGT has already had the roo painted out and titles stripped off it.

[Ricky T]

OGT has already had the roo painted out and titles stripped off it.

That was quick. Wonder if it would join OGS in Alice Springs soon.

Here's a picture of OGT last Wednesday, looking splendid in the new 'Red Roo' scheme:
2067

[Rowan McKeever]

Wow ain't wasting time huh :( Fingers crossed I'll be seeing at least a few of the final 5 in ASP in March...

[Nigel C]

I guess if they're not making money and they're taking up valuable real estate in hangars and on the maintenance tarmac then they might as well speed up the disposal process.

[Zac M]

VH-OGT positioned SYD-ASP this morning as QF6160

[Ricky T]

Spotted OGM in the hangers earlier this evening minus the Qantas titles and logo. Wondering when it is heading off to the desert?

Thankfully, OGL is still parked outside near the pond with its titles and logo intact.

[Nigel C]

Apparently it's heading off on Wednesday morning at 0650 for Alice Springs.

[Greg Hyde]

http://australianaviation.com.au/2015/01/photo-qantas-767s-await-their-fate-at-brisbane/

Shoots of the Brisbane birds awaiting their trip to the Alice.

[D Chan]

Based on what I've been told there may be a chance to see OGL doing a SYD-SYD on Thursday morning at 9am, not sure if the titles or roo will be stripped by then

[Rowan McKeever]

OGM is indeed on her way out to ASP this morning... looks to be a little more than halfway as I type.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHOGM

[Craig Murray]

VH-OGO is expected to depart Brisbane 14/1 for Alice Springs. Departure time unknown at this stage.

(subject to change as always)

[Zac M]

OGU departs Friday at 0555 for ASP as QF6160

[Craig Murray]

Top info Zac, thanks for sharing mate!

[Brandon Giacomin]

OGU off to Alice Springs this morning

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8653/16049485287_747cdbef60.jpg

[Geoff G]

Lovely blue skies there - she flew into the gloom and rain here and landed a little after 08:30 local. Was listening to QF6160 get cleared for an RNAV Zulu RW30 Approach whilst driving to work this morning - will try and get some updated photos of the residents here in Alice tomorrow and post them.

Three 763's are parked together, OGM is still at the 'de-fuelling' station and OGU is waiting her turn still parked on the main apron.

Cheers,
Geoff

[Brandon Giacomin]

OGO due out at 0600 to Alice Springs tomorrow morning.

[Craig Murray]

6am tomorrow, thanks for the heads up!

[lloyd fox]

VH-OGO departed BNE at 0618 am today for ASP as QF6126.

[Greg Hyde]

OGL did a Sydney air test on the 08/01.

Any news on it's future ?

[Mackenzie Davis]

Video of OGO departing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uq_MxYPw6E&feature=youtu.be

[Greg Hyde]

OGLs flight on 08/01 was reportedly a potential customer test flight.

[Geoff G]

Here's the latest pics from Alice. The wingtip in the photo is a QF B738, these snaps were taken whilst walking across the tarmac on the way home from YSSY yesterday... OGL was in the hangar at YSSY yesterday with everything open (all cabin doors, cargo holds, U/C doors etc) so looks to be undergoing some sort of inspection?

OGM/R/S and T are all wrapped up...
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7491/16304967452_d5414362ba_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qQPdLu)

OGU and OGO are still parked up on Taxiway L ready to be processed...
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7518/16118280078_fcd3c18b52_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qyjp7E)

[Alex T]

Here is the official QF Youtube video of QF767:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PXm7o_iLhg

It's a shame that it was quite heavily edited but it's still great to have the footage! :)

[Jaryd stock]

Heres the first article out on the final flight! http://issuu.com/piemas00/docs/spottersmagaustralia2?e=1061477/11037310

[Rowan McKeever]

Great video... wouldn't have complained if it was a little longer though! :P

[Brent L]

Look like OGL has arrived in Victorville
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHOGL

[Greg Hyde]

OGJ sold

OGJ THE BOEING COMPANY 767-338 25274 19/1/2015 QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 Exported to the USA

[Alex T]

OGJ sold

OGJ THE BOEING COMPANY 767-338 25274 19/1/2015 QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 Exported to the USA

OGJ now looks to be the first 763 for WestJet:
http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/search.php?manufacturer=Boeing&subtype=767-300&fleet=772&fleetStatus=4

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks Alex,

Did you notice the change in config Boeing 767ER(WL)

Will the winglets be fitted at VCV ?

From Westjet blog incl. proposed livery with winglets

http://blog.westjet.com/adding-boeing-767-300-aircraft-fleet/

[Alex T]

Hey Greg,

The configuration table remains blank, though judging by the WestJet blog it seems like the entire cabin is being refurbished with an extra 8 seats being installed with a total of 262 seats, OGJ's config was 30J 224Y (254 Total). I guess we'll have watch this space!

Yes I do believe the Winglets are being fitted at Victorville.

I wonder which other rego's will be joining the WestJet fleet because I was led to believe that it was going to be the four Internationally configured aircraft (OGR/S/T/U) due to their young fleet age. This is obviously not the case.

[Zac M]

Before some of the 767s departed they did a test flight, those been OGI, J, L and N. OGJ has now gone to Westjet...put two and two together and you have your four aircraft!

[Alex T]

Many thanks for the info Zac! :)

[Greg Hyde]

OGJ became C-FOGJ

[Greg Hyde]

OGN on the way to Westjet

OGN THE BOEING COMPANY 767-338 25576 6/3/2015 QANTAS AIRWAYS

LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 Exported to the USA

Westjet B767-300 cabin layout

https://www.westjet.com/guest/en/travel/basics/seat-selection/seat-selection-maps.shtml

[Joseph Saragozza.]

I poped past the Qantas founders museum tent at the Avalon airshow and I had a conversation with the museum curator. I asked if there is any chance of a 767 making its way over to Longreach.
He said QANTAS offered a 767 as gift to be on display, but they declined after many meetings and discussions as they won't be able to afford the upkeep of the aircraft. He also mention the lack of space to put the aircraft. (As we already know)
But some time in the future a 767 might make its way over there.

[Steve S... 2]

Why not donate a 767-300 to HARS at Wollongong. It is in a location where more people could also appreciate the aircraft having been preserved. I imagine they have many reasons why they aren't but still how wonderful it would have been...

[Rowan McKeever]

There was, once upon a time, talk about the aircraft storage facility in ASP becoming a tourism thing once there were a few aircraft in there. Perhaps, if that were to happen, a 767 would be donated? After all, wouldn't be too far to move it!

[Kent Broadhead]

Why not donate a 767-300 to HARS at Wollongong. It is in a location where more people could also appreciate the aircraft having been preserved. I imagine they have many reasons why they aren't but still how wonderful it would have been...

VH-EAJ 762 would have been ideal - first QF 767, and named City of Wollongong (ignoring the fact that YWOL is in Shellharbour :) )

[Sarah C]

767s still have a lot of life in them and value........in 10 years time, maybe it could be possible.

[Greg Hyde]

OGN became C-FOGN for Westjet

[Todd Hendry]

I'm glad the original Rego has been kept. Very cool of west jet.

[Greg Hyde]

OJL on the way to Westjet

OGL THE BOEING COMPANY 767-338 25363 7/4/2015 QANTAS AIRWAYS

LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 Exported to the USA

To Boeing as N326BC

[Greg Hyde]

OJL on the way to Westjet

OGL THE BOEING COMPANY 767-338 25363 7/4/2015 QANTAS AIRWAYS

LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 Exported to the USA

To Boeing as N326BC

[Adam W]

OJL on the way to Westjet

They're taking a 747 as well?

[NathanJ]

They're taking a 747 as well?

UNBELIEVABLE!

[Ryan Hothersall]

Probably a typo, or late April fools.

[Greg Hyde]

Yes,

A typo, nice to see that posts are being read

[Geoff G]

OGO is currently doing an engine run here at YBAS - it had been 'unwrapped' and parked outside the APAS shed for the last week - Are we looking at OGO leaving our shores soon ???

[Neil L]

VH-OGT

On climb out now at ASP

QF6027 05 June 2015 Alice Springs-Singapore (Paya Lebar)

[Alex T]

VH-OGT

On climb out now at ASP

QF6027 05 June 2015 Alice Springs-Singapore (Paya Lebar)

Apparently it's off to WestJet. So one airframe (OGI/L or N) won't.

http://www.theqantassource.com/withdrawn-qantas-b767-300er-vh-ogt-leaves-alice-springs/

[Rowan McKeever]

There's talk on airliners.net about a 5th ex-QF frame heading to Westjet. Not sure if it's confirmed / official or not, but if true then OGT would be an additional frame.

[James S.]

It's not going to Westjet.