Qantas' latest centre is state-of-the-art

This facility will showcase the very latest in technology, environmental and operational efficiency and Qantas says that it will implement the very best in safety and food quality standards. It will rely on a just-in-time delivery model, where automation has been incorporated to reduce the time taken to prepare catering for flights.

The new Qantas Catering centre, which employs over 300 people, is also one of the most modern and advanced catering centres in the southern hemisphere. It will replace the old facility on Dryandra Road, which Brisbane airport required for its future expansion.
The facility produces over 7m meals each year for its Business and Economy passengers, which equates to over 20,000 meals a day for approximately 120 flights.

Qantas started transitioning work to the new centre several months ago, although the facility is now fully operational. The centre includes robotic food handling technology, specialised technology to track equipment throughout the centre and an advanced, underfloor waste processing system to improve hygiene and reduce unnecessary landfill.