Qantas is expanding its widebody fleet by introducing its first Airbus A330 and Boeing 747-400ER. The airline is about to take delivery of the first of 13 A330s it has on order, and recently received the first of six 747-400ERs, for which it placed the launch order in December 2000. Both types are equipped with General Electric CF6-80 engines. The airline has seven A330-200s and six -300s on order as part of a major Airbus deal that included 12 A380s. Meanwhile, the 747-400ER, which has increased weights, fuel capacity and 800km (435nm) more range than the standard -400, entered service last week on Qantas's route between Sydney and Los Angeles.
Source: Flight International
