Aircraft C-GANV

Torben

I took a photograph of the plane from CYVR the other day. I sent an e-mail to Air North about this 737-200, and they did confirm it exists. They called it a 'B7373-200 Combi' Only used on a 'few trips'.

What do they mean by 'Combi'? Is this in reference to it being convertible, or having a gravel-kit?

No details if it is new craft or old (I'm surprised they replied to my inquiry in the first place).

Anybody know more details about this plane?

Here is a photograph of plane on my flickr account:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/torbenh/3858825107/

Torben

Never mind, a google search found information on "other" websites. C-GANV used to be N816AL, so I'll just update that...

TimothyAanerud

Combi is an airliner that is configured as a combination of passenger service and cargo service. In a 737, the front half will hold some number of cargo containers, and their is a reduced number of seats in the back half of the aircraft.

Alaska Airlines operates B737 combines between Anchorage and Kodiak, Alaska. It's the only route I've flown on a combi.

metricbolt

Most people are unaware of the work involved in converting a Combi from full passenger to cargo/passenger configuration or vice versa..My friend/co-worker had to do it on a regular nightly basis on Canadian North aircraft in Edmonton outside at night in minus 30 deg C weather,not very pleasant.