QANTAS Fleet and Operations - Page 142

James Smith · #**1411** 27th May 2025, 11:58 PM

A380 OQL is currently flying patterns to the west and east of AUH on its test flight and all going well is scheduled to depart for SYD on Wednesday morning as QF6014 with an expected arrival of 6:30 on Thursday morning. All subject to change of course. The test flight is her first since she arrived in AUH on 13/3/24 for refurbishment and maintenance.

C Patters · #**1412** 28th May 2025, 01:54 PM

Does anyone have an update on when QPH & EBD will return to service from maintenance in Brisbane?

Chris Z · #**1413** 28th May 2025, 03:13 PM

QPH is rumored for a test flight out of BNE tomorrow 29th May, and EBD is due to return around 5th June.

C Patters · #**1414** 28th May 2025, 03:43 PM

Thanks @Chris Z!
Think the A330-200 cabin refurbishments are due to kick off soon as well.

Tristan S · #**1415** 28th May 2025, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by James Smith

A380 OQL is currently flying patterns to the west and east of AUH on its test flight and all going well is scheduled to depart for SYD on Wednesday morning as QF6014 with an expected arrival of 6:30 on Thursday morning. All subject to change of course. The test flight is her first since she arrived in AUH on 13/3/24 for refurbishment and maintenance.

Looks like its been delayed to a 1400L departure from AUH, updated arrival of 0952L into SYD

James Smith · #**1416** 28th May 2025, 10:50 PM

OQL has just left AUH and according to FlightAware is now due to arrive in SYD at 12:16 AEST tomorrow.