Singapore - 6 March 2026

The International Air Services Commission (the Commission) has received an application from Qantas seeking an allocation of unlimited freight capacity on the Singapore route. From 2 April 2026, Qantas plans to commence all-cargo services between Sydney and Shanghai through to Singapore, using Airbus 330F aircraft operated under a wet lease arrangement with Qantas' wholly-owned subsidiary, Express Freighters Australia. 

Qantas has requested the capacity on the following basis:

• the allocation is requested for a period of 99 years from the date of the Determination;
• the capacity will be fully utilised by 30 June 2026;
• the capacity may be utilised by Qantas, Jetstar or another Australian carrier which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group; and
• the capacity may be used by Qantas to provide joint services with any wholly-owned subsidiary and by any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group to provide joint services with Qantas.

Invitation for other applications

In accordance with section 12 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for capacity on the route. The closing date for making an application is 20 March 2026.