Originally operated by Martinair, AIR FRANCE KLM MARTINAIR Cargo nowadays operates one ‘BCF’ (Boeing Converted Freighter). This airplane can carry up to 107 tonnes of freight.
Does Korean Air fly 747?
As Simple Flying reported at the time, Korean Air was due to retire its last passenger-carrying 747-400s in 2019. However, the airline opted to temporarily delay the type’s final retirements in order to deploy the 747-400 on its between Seoul and Denpasar.
What does Bcf mean in aviation?
Brake Cooling Fan
BCF
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| BCF | Brake Cooling Fan |
What are the advantages of operating a B747 400F compared to the B747 200f?
On transpacific sectors, both Cathay and SIA report that the -400F significantly improves trip time and payload compared to the B747-200 freighter. ‘There is a tangible benefit with the 747-400 on the transpacific because we avoid a tech stop in Seoul and we carry more payload,’ Cutler says.
How much can you buy a 747 for?
COST. Today, the newest model of the 747, the 747-8, is on sale from Boeing for $386.8 million US.
What is the Boeing 747-400BCF programme?
Boeing themselves joined the party in 2004 announcing the 747-400BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) programme. This included a whole host of changes including the installation of the 747-400F main deck cargo floor.
What happened to the Boeing 747-400 freighter?
The 747-400BCF and BDSF programmes succeeded in giving a second life to the 747-400 and enabled retirement of older series freighters. Unfortunately they were overtaken by wholesale changes in the cargo market which increasingly are rendering 747 freighters (even new 747-8Fs) surplus to requirements.
When was the first Boeing 747-400 Combi built?
After the first 747-400 deliveries, Boeing began production on more variants of the aircraft. The first 747-400 Combi, able to carry both passengers and freight, was rolled out in June 1989.
What are the different versions of the Boeing 747-400?
The 747-400 was produced in passenger (-400), freighter (-400F), combi (-400M), domestic (-400D), extended range passenger (-400ER) and extended range freighter (-400ERF) versions.
