Australia Post and Qantas unveil new freighter for domestic air delivery network
Australia Post and Qantas have announced the addition of a supersize B737-400 freighter to the dedicated domestic air network used exclusively by Australia Post and StarTrack customers. Bob Black, Australia Post Group Chief Operations Officer and StarTrack CEO, said: “This new aircraft is the largest type of freighter aircraft operating scheduled services in Australia and gives us greater capacity and flexibility. This is great news for customers, because speed and reliability are critical. In essence, our network – on the ground and in the air – is a competitive advantage for customers who choose us as their delivery provider.
“We know that online shopping continues to grow because of the price, range and convenience of products available on domestic and international marketplaces. We’ve continued to make significant investments in our delivery network because we’re committed to helping Australian businesses grow by meeting the changing needs of their customers.”
The B737-400 freighter is capable of carrying 16,500 kilograms of cargo and is part of a dedicated network of six aircraft – all branded in StarTrack livery.
The air-freighter’s arrival is part of a five-year contract worth more than $500m for the transport of Australia Post and StarTrack’s range of premium and Express Products and Services until mid-2020. This agreement includes priority access to cargo space in Qantas Group’s passenger fleet.
