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Jun 17, 2011 (newstodate): Anyone wants to buy the world's first Bombardier Q400 converted into freighter?
The option is there, at least, as it is understood that West Atlantic has so far failed in attracting any serious interest in its markets for the freighter's capabilities.
The aircraft is owned not by West Atlantic, but by an investment company while the responsibility for putting it into commercial operations has so far remained with the carrier under an agreement.
The Q400's freighter capability is, however, marred by the absence of a cargo door, allowing only for manual loading of loose freight.
On the positive side is the aircraft's speed and range that compares favorably with other turboprop aircraft.
If no operational use is found for the Q400, originally operated by SAS till a series of landing gear mishaps and later acquired and converted by the Swedish operator Nord-Flyg, it may potentially end is life through cannibalization for spare parts and component sales.
The option is there, at least, as it is understood that West Atlantic has so far failed in attracting any serious interest in its markets for the freighter's capabilities.
The aircraft is owned not by West Atlantic, but by an investment company while the responsibility for putting it into commercial operations has so far remained with the carrier under an agreement.
The Q400's freighter capability is, however, marred by the absence of a cargo door, allowing only for manual loading of loose freight.
On the positive side is the aircraft's speed and range that compares favorably with other turboprop aircraft.
If no operational use is found for the Q400, originally operated by SAS till a series of landing gear mishaps and later acquired and converted by the Swedish operator Nord-Flyg, it may potentially end is life through cannibalization for spare parts and component sales.