Combi aircraft in commercial aviation are aircraft that can be used to carry either passengers as an airliner, or cargo as a freighter, and may have a partition in the aircraft cabin to allow both uses at the same time in a mixed passenger/freight combination. The name combi comes from the word combination.

Nov 9, 2023 · Boeing 737 Combis are essential for connecting isolated communities in Northern Canada, providing passenger seats and cargo capacity. Combi aircraft designs boast versatility, allowing airlines to add or remove seats depending on passenger and cargo loads.

May 25, 2021 · According to data retrieved from the ch-aviation database, 13 carriers are operating a total of 36 active Boeing 737 Combi aircraft. Nearly half of these, all 737-700Cs, are the military version known as the Boeing C-40 Clipper and operated by the United States Navy.

It was the highest-selling commercial aircraft until being surpassed by the competing Airbus A320 family in October 2019, but maintains the record in total deliveries. Initially, its main competitor was the McDonnell Douglas DC-9, followed by its MD-80 / MD-90 derivatives.

3 days ago · Designed to offer mission flexibility, the C-40A is a versatile FAA-certified 737-700 convertible / "combi" aircraft, optimized to transport passengers and cargo around the globe. The aircraft can be configured to carry all-passengers, all-cargo, or a combination of both.

Oct 16, 2017 · After a decade of demanding treks, the five 737-400 combis will be replaced by three dedicated 737-700 freighters. One freighter is already actively in service up in Anchorage and two additional cargo planes are still undergoing the conversion process.

Jul 16, 2020 · On Wednesday, the FAA granted Air Transport Service Group (ATSG) approval for a conversion scheme for the Boeing 737-700 called Passenger-to-FlexCombi. This makes them well situated to snag up some leftover jets at bargain prices, and profit from a potential continued increase in cargo-demand.

Canadian North operates Boeing 737-400 all passenger aircraft and Boeing 737-400C fixed combi aircraft. The 737-400 is 6 metres longer than the 737-200, providing increased capacity, greater fuel efficiency and a greener air transportation solution.

Jul 23, 2014 · They also announced last week that they will offer a Q400 combi, which will seat 50 passengers and carry 8,200 pounds of cargo. It is not quite the same as the -700C, since it will have both passengers and cargo. The 737-700C is one of those little seen unsung heros of the airline business; not well known, but a champ in the skies.

The 737-400SF (Special Freighter) is a 737-400 that has been converted to haul cargo. Alaska Airlines was the first to convert one of their 400s from regular service to an aircraft with the ability to handle 10 pallets. [14] The airline has also converted five more into fixed combi aircraft for half passenger and freight.