N233AZ

This airframe, registered as N233AZ, is a Boeing-built freighter completed in 1998 with manufacturer serial number 29430. The aircraft is a converted freighter variant listed as Boeing 767-323(ER)(BDSF) and is owned and operated under a corporate arrangement by Amazon Prime Air / Air Transport International, based in the United States. Its U.S. registration reflects its role in dedicated cargo operations, and the airframe has been notable for its conversion to a palletized main deck freighter under the BDSF program. Ownership and operation by Amazon Prime Air in partnership with Air Transport International mark a transition from passenger-origin service to long-term cargo deployment.

The aircraft is configured as a freighter with a BDSF conversion and a palletized main deck layout, optimized for unit load devices and bulk cargo rather than passenger accommodations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include long-range transcontinental and international cargo routes within the airline’s network, leveraging its extended-range capability to serve hub-to-hub express logistics. Avionics fit generally aligns with standard Boeing 767-300ER systems retained through conversion programs, and maintenance is managed under corporate heavy-cycle and reliability programs suitable for high-utilization cargo operators. Unique considerations for this specific airframe include upkeep of freighter conversion interfaces and pallet handling equipment alongside the airframe’s original structural life limits.

The Boeing 767-323(ER)(BDSF) occupies a middleweight long-range cargo niche with competitive range and payload characteristics relative to converted narrowbody freighters and larger widebody freighters. Competing models include other converted 767 variants and newer dedicated freighter types, with demand driven by express and integrator operators seeking efficient twin-engine long-range capability. Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe focus on remaining structural life, engine shop visit cycles for the CF6-80C2B6s, and the market value tied to its BDSF freighter configuration and operator support agreements.