AC Cargo-Only Flights (2020 onwards)
Apr 11, 20, 12:03 pm
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"Loading cargo on the main deck is a very different process than in the belly. The goods are not in containers, for one thing. Also, the main deck floor has different weight load limits than the belly. Smart engineering helps address these issues.
Specific areas on the floor are marked for the loading of boxes and weight limits are strictly enforced. The goods are secured with netting to ensure the boxes do not shift in flight.
The conversion doubles the aircraft capacity for time-sensitive shipments, including urgent medical supplies. Masks and other personal protective equipment is light enough to fly in the cabin and with the new layout even more can be carried on each flight."
Full article
https://paxex.aero/2020/04/air-canad...removed-cargo/
Apr 11, 20, 12:26 pm
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Apr 11, 20, 1:46 pm
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It's the next step for #ACCamping . After inflatable beds in J class, bring your own foldable chair for Y.
Apr 11, 20, 2:15 pm
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Looks like the first part of the post was tongue-in-cheek, but in case the second part is a legitimate question: I think they can get away without an automatic fire suppression system because the cargo (masks etc) while flammable, can't spontaneously combust, unlike many items traditionally carried in the lower cargo hold.
Apr 11, 20, 2:47 pm
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Looks like the first part of the post was tongue-in-cheek, but in case the second part is a legitimate question: I think they can get away without an automatic fire suppression system because the cargo (masks etc) while flammable, can't spontaneously combust, unlike many items traditionally carried in the lower cargo hold.
Apr 11, 20, 3:05 pm
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Apr 11, 20, 3:21 pm
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Post virus, they just need to install seats facing inwards along the walls for passengers who can't stand for 12 hours and some handrails for everyone else to hold onto during turbulence. I bet they could fit thousands of people on one of these planes!
Apr 11, 20, 7:52 pm
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Apr 11, 20, 8:51 pm
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On another note, it is quite something to see all these 77W cabins completely void of seats!
Apr 11, 20, 8:54 pm
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