He adds that the 737-800s will enable the carrier to cut emissions by 40% compared with the 737-200s they replace. All three -800s will be fitted with main-deck cargo doors.

All three 737-800s to be modified are 2012 aircraft. Air Inuit chief Christian Busch describes the planned 737-800 combi freighter as an “innovative” design.

The final combi flight will take place October 18, flying from Juneau, Alaska to Seattle. The combi planes will be replaced by the converted Boeing 737-700 cargo aircraft. The industry-first plane, ...

Alaska Airlines took another step in its cargo improvement plan by adding two more 737-400 Combi aircraft to its fleet, with another two to follow by yearend. The carrier intends to spend $100 ...