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Barcli
28th Oct 2018, 19:47
Is it only the likes of KLM , Cargolux etc and B747 types ? Given that they have to be flown in the approved " box" - does this box only fit the widebodied jets ? What if you wanted to scale the whole operation down to smaller jet / shorter flights / Europe only ? Could it be done ?
deltahotel
28th Oct 2018, 20:14
DHL Air U.K. 757
Uplinker
28th Oct 2018, 20:53
West Atlantic have a dedicated 737 for horses I believe.
MarkerInbound
29th Oct 2018, 03:04
Tex Sutton Forwarding in Lexington Kentucky has the stuff to turn a 727 into a flying barn for up to 21 horses and 16 pax. They are not an air carrier but enter into a long term contract for an airplane. Flew their contracted plane off and on for two years. Great flying. When ATC learned there were horses aboard we were a level below "Life Guard." Coming off Farmington, Long Island one day departure wanted us to tighten up a turn. I replied I had 12 horses standing in back. In 30 seconds we were cleared direct 300 miles down the route.
Fried_Chicken
29th Oct 2018, 15:37
As above, West Atlantic have a dedicated B737 (based in the UK) for moving horses. Also ASL Europe (TNT) regularly use their 146s for moving horses around Europe.
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Mister Blue Sky
29th Oct 2018, 16:39
Jota Aviation at Southend have the BAe 146-300QT Freighters that used to fly horses with TNT and ASL. Think they carry 8/10 Horses. ASL no longer operate the 146.
Banana Joe
29th Oct 2018, 17:20
ASL Belgium does quite a few horse charters with 737-400.
TFE731
30th Oct 2018, 12:02
West Atlantic have a dedicated 737 for horses I believe.
Yes they do, it's a 737-300 G-JMCL, room for up to 15 horses plus a few seats at the back for grooms, vets, etc.
Ex Cargo Clown
31st Oct 2018, 16:31
Yes they do, it's a 737-300 G-JMCL, room for up to 15 horses plus a few seats at the back for grooms, vets, etc.
How many HMs can you fit on a 737?
doublestory
2nd Nov 2018, 13:13
ER-AFZ was an AN72 dedicated to moving race horses around Europe. Not sure if it still exists.
Boeing 777F is the workhorse now for transporting horses
Tommy Gavin
2nd Nov 2018, 18:59
from where to where?
Wizofoz
3rd Nov 2018, 05:50
We have a specialized pallet that just goes through the freight door like a cargo container, and carry horses on regular scheduled freight runs- B737-400F in Australia.