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QantasLink Donates Retired Fokker F100 to Australian Museum

August 18, 2026

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Key Takeaways

QantasLink donates retired Fokker F100 to HARS.
The aircraft, VH-NPU, will be a public exhibit.
It logged over 11,250 flight hours and 9 million kilometers.
QantasLink is replacing F100s with Embraer E190s.

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Strategic Implications

This donation may indicate QantasLink's commitment to preserving Australian aviation history. The retirement of the F100 fleet suggests a shift towards more modern and efficient aircraft, which could improve passenger experience and reduce operational costs.

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What Happened

Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Adds Second F100 to Collection

A retired QantasLink Fokker F100 has been donated to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) and will be displayed at Shellharbour Airport. The aircraft, named ‘Meekatharra,’ has logged over 11,250 flight hours and 9 million kilometers during its time with QantasLink. It will join Qantas’ first Boeing 747-400 and other historic aircraft at the museum. QantasLink is gradually replacing its F100 fleet with Embraer E190s, aimed at improving reliability and passenger comfort. The donation was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: August 18, 2026

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