Boeing / 1997

N1439A

Boeing 767-33A(ER)(BDSF) (BDSF (Bedek Special Freighter))

At a glance

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

12 Records
  1. AA
    Current Owner2019-12-03

    Air Transport International (operator for Amazon Prime Air): Entered service operating for Amazon Prime Air under ATI.

  2. TC
    2017-11-08

    Titan Aviation Holdings / Atlas Air (lessee/operator): Leased into cargo operations (Atlas Air) after conversion.

  3. SB
    2017-10-26

    Stored / converted: Withdrawn from passenger service and stored prior to BDSF conversion by IAI Bedek.

  4. ST
    2008-08-27

    S7 Airlines (registered VP-BVH): Operated by S7 following lessor transfers.

  5. P2
    2002-12-02

    PLUNA (registered as CX-PUB): Re-registered and operated by PLUNA in 2002.

  6. V1
    1997-04-03

    Vietnam Airlines / AWAS (initial operator/lessor): Delivered to original operator following manufacture in 1997.

  7. AL
    Historical

    Ansett Worldwide Aviation Services (AWAS) / lessor

  8. VO
    Historical

    Vietnam Airlines (early operator)

  9. CI
    Historical

    CityBird

  10. PL
    Historical

    PLUNA

  11. SA
    Historical

    S7 Airlines

  12. AH
    Historical

    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.