Qantas is moving to phase out some of its older propeller aircraft on flights between Canberra and Sydney.

The Q-200 and Q-300 series aircraft are being replaced.

They’re smaller and louder,  as QantasLink transitions over to the Q-400 series which in some cases can carry twice the number of passengers than the earlier model.

Qantas plans to get another 14 of the Q-400’s – but since they’re not manufactured anymore,  they’ll be sought through other airlines to bring them to Australia.

It’s a lengthy process,  but Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson says conformity to one type of plane will ensure an on-going reliable air service over the coming decade.

The carrier uses a mixed fleet of Q-200 Q-300 and Q-400 aircraft on its Canberra Services with Sydney.

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