# Qantas Freight and Australia Post Take First of Three A321P2F Freighters in Western Sydney

> Qantas Freight and Australia Post received the first of three Airbus A321P2F freighters, lifting network capacity up to 20% ahead of the Christmas peak.

- Published: 2026-10-18T21:38:20+00:00
- Section: Expansion
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-18/qantas-australia-post-a321-freighter
- Source: [Mirage News](https://www.miragenews.com/qantas-australia-post-add-a321-freighter-in-1762300/)

## Key takeaways

- Qantas Freight and Australia Post took delivery of the first of three Airbus A321P2F aircraft, adding up to 20% capacity to the dedicated freighter network.
- Each A321P2F flight can carry up to 20,000 Australia Post and StarTrack parcels, supporting overnight and next-day deliveries.
- The remaining two A321P2F freighters are scheduled to join the Qantas Freight fleet by March 2027.

[Qantas](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000df9/qantas) Freight and [Australia Post](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005ccs/australia-post) have taken delivery of the first of three Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter aircraft in Western Sydney, a move that adds up to 20% capacity to the Qantas-operated dedicated freighter network. [Mirage News](https://www.miragenews.com/qantas-australia-post-add-a321-freighter-in-1762300/) reported the delivery on October 18, 2026.

## Qantas Freight's A321P2F Delivery in Western Sydney

The A321P2F can carry up to 20,000 Australia Post and StarTrack parcels on each flight, supporting overnight and next-day deliveries across the country. The aircraft will service all Qantas Freight domestic terminals, including the 24-hour terminal at Western Sydney International Airport, which began operations in July.

The larger A321P2F carries more freight per flight than the BAE 146-300 freighters it replaces, which the company said supports growing parcel volumes, reduces emissions and improves network efficiency. The delivery lands weeks before Black Friday sales and the peak Christmas delivery season.

Australia Post broke ground on a 10,000-square-metre parcel facility in Morwell on October 16, 2026, consolidating its Moe, Morwell and Traralgon operations, according to Mirage News.

Qantas Freight Executive Manager Igor Kwiatkowski said: "Australia's freight network plays a critical role in connecting businesses and communities across the country. This investment will help us support Australia Post and respond more effectively as demand for fast overnight deliveries continues to grow."

Australia Post General Manager Linehaul Fleet and Special Services Mark Davies said the aircraft will help move more parcels and provide additional capacity as online shopping grows.

## Qantas's Western Sydney Airport Plans

Qantas is Australia's flag carrier, operating domestic, regional and international passenger flights alongside cargo services and the Qantas Frequent Flyer loyalty program, according to [akta.pro company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The same records show Qantas announced a commercial passenger service launch from Western Sydney International Airport, which opens October 25, 2026, with Qantas mainline services beginning March 28, 2027 and Jetstar operating up to 14 weekly flights to Melbourne, Gold Coast and Brisbane.

## Qantas's Recent Route and Fleet Moves

Qantas launched a week-long New Zealand sale on October 13, 2026, with one-way Economy fares from $289 between the Gold Coast and Auckland, Mirage News reported. On October 9, 2026, Qantas began a sale on domestic Classic Flight Rewards, cutting points by up to 30% for travel between November 2026 and September 2027, Mirage News reported. Qantas is phasing out its Boeing 737 fleet starting late 2026 as new Airbus A321XLR and A220-300 aircraft enter service, Simpleflying reported on October 8, 2026.

## What Comes Next for the Freighter Fleet

The additional two A321P2F freighters are scheduled to join the Qantas Freight fleet by March 2027. The delivery follows the extension of the Qantas Freight and Australia Post partnership for another 10 years, an agreement the company said will support the movement of more than 75 million parcels and other freight items annually across Australia and overseas.

## Companies in this story

- [Qantas company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000df9/qantas) · website: https://www.qantas.com
- [Australia Post company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005ccs/australia-post) · website: http://www.auspost.com.au

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