Boeing / 1997
N1439A
Boeing 767-33A(ER)(BDSF) (BDSF (Bedek Special Freighter))
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Aircraft Overview
1997
Year Manufactured
N1439A
Registration Number
28495
Serial Number
5990 NM
Range
493 MPH
Max Speed
13 Hours
Duration of Flight
43000 ft
Service Ceiling
Over 20,000lbs
Aircraft Class
Amazon Prime Air (operated by Air Transport International)
Ownership
United States
Location
A0B169
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
History
Safety Record
N1439A
None found
History
Ownership History
- AACurrent Owner2019-12-03
Air Transport International (operator for Amazon Prime Air): Entered service operating for Amazon Prime Air under ATI.
- TC2017-11-08
Titan Aviation Holdings / Atlas Air (lessee/operator): Leased into cargo operations (Atlas Air) after conversion.
- SB2017-10-26
Stored / converted: Withdrawn from passenger service and stored prior to BDSF conversion by IAI Bedek.
- ST2008-08-27
S7 Airlines (registered VP-BVH): Operated by S7 following lessor transfers.
- P22002-12-02
PLUNA (registered as CX-PUB): Re-registered and operated by PLUNA in 2002.
- V11997-04-03
Vietnam Airlines / AWAS (initial operator/lessor): Delivered to original operator following manufacture in 1997.
- ALHistorical
Ansett Worldwide Aviation Services (AWAS) / lessor
- VOHistorical
Vietnam Airlines (early operator)
- CIHistorical
CityBird
- PLHistorical
PLUNA
- SAHistorical
S7 Airlines
- AHHistorical
Atlas Air (lessee/operator, historical)
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Boeing 767-33A(ER)(BDSF) (BDSF (Bedek Special Freighter))
Overview
US registration N1439A, MSN 28495. Converted to a BDSF freighter and operated on behalf of Amazon Prime Air by Air Transport International. Mode S: A0B169.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x GE CF6-80C2B6F (61100 lbf each)
- Range: 5990 nm
- Cruise: 470 kts
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Converted freighter layout (main deck palletized, no passenger cabin) — approx. 30 LD2 positions IAI Bedek BDSF conversion: main-deck freighter floor and large side cargo door; no passenger interior.
Model & Market Context
This entry documents airframe N1439A, a Boeing-built freighter delivered in 1997 with manufacturer's serial number 28495. The airframe is a converted freighter of type Boeing 767-33A(ER)(BDSF) and is registered in the US; it is owned by Amazon Prime Air (operated by Air Transport International), a United States–based corporate operator. The type has been adapted into a main-deck palletized layout and carries a current valuation of $37,000,000; notable registry information includes its US registration and the operational arrangement as operated by Air Transport International. The airframe’s conversion and corporate ownership define its present condition and commercial role within Amazon’s air logistics network.
The cabin of N1439A is a converted freighter layout with the main deck palletized and no passenger cabin, providing approximately 30 LD2 positions for unit load devices. Avionics fit is consistent with freighter conversions of this series, optimized for cargo operations rather than passenger service. Typical mission profiles for this airframe emphasize medium- to long-range cargo routes within Amazon Prime Air’s scheduled network and contracted services, leveraging a published range of 5,990 nm and a cruise speed of 470 kts. The aircraft is operated from a US base under the operational control of Air Transport International, and maintenance considerations center on the airframe’s age (built 1997) and the requirements of the converted main deck, including pallet and restraint system inspections and freighter door maintenance.
The Boeing 767-33A(ER)(BDSF) sits in the medium widebody freighter niche, offering extended-range capability with two high-thrust CF6 engines and substantial main-deck cargo volume following conversion. Competing types in the same market include other 767 variants and narrowbody-to-widebody freighters from competing manufacturers; demand is driven by integrator and e-commerce carriers seeking reliable, midlife widebody freighters. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 1997 build year and freighter conversion status, with valuation at $37,000,000 factoring in remaining structural life, engine cycles, and the operational role within a major air cargo network.