# Australia Post logistics expansion and business inquiry > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australia-post-logistics-expansion-and-business-inquiry > Updated: 2026-10-28T23:33:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Australia Post and Qantas Freight have begun expanding domestic air freight capacity through the acquisition of three Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter aircraft. The first aircraft has arrived in Western Sydney to support peak delivery periods, with the remaining two expected by March 2027. This expansion aims to increase capacity by up to 20 per cent and replace smaller BAE 146-300 freighters to improve efficiency. As the organization prepares for a record-breaking peak season, with expectations to deliver over 120 million parcels in late 2026, the Federal Government has launched a parliamentary inquiry. The inquiry focuses on the sustainability of the Australia Post business model following a 14.7 per cent decline in letter volumes. The committee will investigate financial viability and service accessibility in regional areas as consumer behavior shifts toward e-commerce. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: Australia Post prepares for record parcel volumes amid parliamentary inquiry Australia Post expects to deliver over 120 million parcels this peak season while facing a parliamentary inquiry into its business model following a significant decline in letter volumes. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-post-prepares-for-record-parcel-volumes-amid-parliamentary-inquiry ### 2026-10-19: Qantas Freight and Australia Post expand capacity with new Airbus freighters Qantas Freight and Australia Post are adding three Airbus A321 freighters to increase domestic capacity by 20 per cent, supporting growing parcel demand during peak retail seasons. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qantas-freight-and-australia-post-expand-capacity-with-new-airbus-freighters --- Cite as: Australia Post logistics expansion and business inquiry. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australia-post-logistics-expansion-and-business-inquiry