Qantas
IATA: QF ICAO: QFA Callsign: QANTAS Country: Australia Utilization: 81% Active Modernity: Grade B (46.7% Next-Gen)
Qantas Key Facts
- As of 2026-09-17, 135 Qantas airframes were observed flying in the previous 30 days.
- 0 airframes were unobserved for 7 to 29 days, and 0 airframes are classified as stored or unobserved for 30 or more days.
- The observed average fleet age for Qantas is 11.2 years.
Active Airframes 135 Observed in last 30 days (81% utilization)
Fleet Financing Structure 100% Owned · 0% Leased 135 owned · 0 leased tails
Modernity & Carbon Rating Grade B (-12% Fuel) 46.7% Next-Gen (neo/MAX/A350/787)
Fleet Ownership & Lessor Financing Exposure
Analysis of institutional aircraft operating lessors financing Qantas's fleet portfolio.
Balance Sheet vs Leased Fleet Split
Financing Lessors with Portfolio Exposure
Fleet primarily financed via direct capital purchases and internal treasury facilities.
Fleet Age Distribution
Distribution of observed airframes by age bracket as of 2026-09-17.
| Age Bracket | Airframe Count |
|---|---|
| 0-4 yrs | 9 |
| 5-9 yrs | 20 |
| 10-14 yrs | 0 |
| 15-19 yrs | 0 |
| 20+ yrs | 0 |
Observed Fleet Locations
Global distribution of last-observed airport locations for Qantas aircraft.
Observed Airframes
| Registration / Tail | Aircraft Type | Mode S Hex | Lessor / Owner | Status | Last Observed Airport | Estimated Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VH-OEB | Boeing 747-400 | 7c4771 | Qantas | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.8 years |
| VH-OEE | Boeing 747-400 | 7c4774 | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.0 years |
| VH-OEF | Boeing 747-400 | 7c4775 | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| VH-OEG | Boeing 747-400 | 7c4776 | Qantas | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| VH-OEH | Boeing 747-400 | 7c4777 | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| VH-OEI | Boeing 747-400 | 7c4778 | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.6 years |
| VH-OEJ | Boeing 747-400 | 7c4779 | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| VH-OJS | Boeing 747-400 | 7c4836 | Qantas | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
| VH-OJT | Boeing 747-400 | 7c4837 | Qantas | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.0 years |
| VH-OJU | Boeing 747-400 | 7c4838 | Qantas | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| VH-EBA | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1464 | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| VH-EBB | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1465 | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.6 years |
| VH-EBC | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1466 | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| VH-EBD | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1467 | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.4 years |
| VH-EBE | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1468 | Qf Boc 2008-2 Pty Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.8 years |
| VH-EBF | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1469 | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
| VH-EBG | Airbus A330-200 | 7c146a | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
| VH-EBJ | Airbus A330-200 | 7c146d | Macquarie Airfinance Acquisitions (uk) Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| VH-EBK | Airbus A330-200 | 7c146e | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| VH-EBL | Airbus A330-200 | 7c146f | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.6 years |
| VH-EBM | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1470 | Sapphire Leasing I (aoe 4) Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| VH-EBN | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1471 | Zephyrus Capital Aviation Holdings Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.4 years |
| VH-EBO | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1472 | Kestrel Aviation Ireland No.4 Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.8 years |
| VH-EBP | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1473 | Sapphire Leasing I (aoe 4) Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
| VH-EBQ | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1474 | Wells Fargo Trust Company, National Association, As Trustee For Aircraft Msn 1198 Trust | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
| VH-EBR | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1475 | Msn 1251 Autumn Designated Activity Company | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.0 years |
| VH-EBS | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1476 | Wells Fargo Trust Company, National Association, As Trustee For Aircraft Msn 1258 Trust | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
| VH-EBV | Airbus A330-200 | 7c1479 | Qantas Airways Limited | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.6 years |
| VH-XNH | Boeing 737-400 | 7c764b | Qantas Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.4 years |
Weekly Active vs Stored Airframes
| Week | Active | Idle | Stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| W34 | 131 | 2 | 2 |
| W35 | 133 | 1 | 1 |
| W36 | 134 | 1 | 0 |
| W37 | 135 | 0 | 0 |
Inferred Route Network
Observed airport pair connections during the 8-week rolling observation window.
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Observed Weekly Flights | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No specific route pairs recorded in the current window. | |||
Historical Incidents
No major fatal incidents recorded in the safety directory for Qantas.
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