Originally Posted by
compton3bravo
Just two small points: the FedEx MD-11 would need less fire cover Category ? for insurance purposes and I believe four Ryanair aircraft did depart later in the evening so I would expect that all pax were on board and ready to go when the unfortunate incident took place.
Thanks compton3bravo.
Certainly seen large all cargo aircraft operate with fire cover well below the category required if they were a passenger aircraft, but that was many years ago and rules may have changed. Seem to remember that the airline involved had to get clearance from their insurers.