Subj : Re: Used Boeing 747-8s are converted to busi
To   : Aviation Hq
From : Rug Rat
Date : Mon Oct 20 2025 04:18:48

On Sun 19-Oct-2025  2:08p, Aviation Hq@2:292/854.0 said to Rug Rat:
AH> But ... interesting 'but' ... The A380 could be converted to handle cargo
AH> on its main deck and passengers on the upper ... a mixed-freighter. The
AH> problem however is that the FAA does not allow any new mixed-freighter
AH> operations anymore like for example KLM operated on its EHAM-KLAX route
AH> successfully. Too much opposition from US freighter companies, especially
AH> Atlas. KLM was interested in a mixed-version of the 777 and that never
AH> came to be for that reason.

Yes an No....

The FAA will not certify additional Combi's without a fixed bulkhead and integrated fire supression, which other combi's like the 737, 747 did not have.  Protocol for fighting a cargo file on a combi was to have the cabin crew fight it with portable fire extinguishers.  (This came about after the South African Airways fire..)..    

So, in this regard the A380, however again.  Cost / market, recertification.   Isn't going to happen..  

Rug Rat (Brent Hendricks)
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