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   On Sun 19-Oct-2025  2:08p, Aviation Hq@2:292/854.0 said to Rug Rat:   
   AH> But ... interesting 'but' ... The A380 could be converted to handle cargo   
   AH> on its main deck and passengers on the upper ... a mixed-freighter. The   
   AH> problem however is that the FAA does not allow any new mixed-freighter   
   AH> operations anymore like for example KLM operated on its EHAM-KLAX route   
   AH> successfully. Too much opposition from US freighter companies, especially   
   AH> Atlas. KLM was interested in a mixed-version of the 777 and that never   
   AH> came to be for that reason.   
      
   Yes an No....   
      
   The FAA will not certify additional Combi's without a fixed bulkhead and   
   integrated fire supression, which other combi's like the 737, 747 did not   
   have.  Protocol for fighting a cargo file on a combi was to have the cabin   
   crew fight it with portable fire extinguishers.  (This came about after the   
   South African Airways fire..)..       
      
   So, in this regard the A380, however again.  Cost / market, recertification.     
   Isn't going to happen..     
      
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