N408UP

This airframe, registered as N408UP, is a Boeing-built freighter delivered in 1988 carrying manufacturer serial number 23730. It is a dedicated package freighter in a main-deck cargo configuration operated by and owned by United Parcel Service Co (a corporation based in Louisville, KY). The aeroplane is registered in the US and has been configured and maintained for scheduled cargo operations out of UPS operating bases; registration activity has tied the airframe to the carrier’s fleet throughout its service life. Condition and valuation details beyond fleet assignment are not published in the provided data.

As a Boeing 757-24APF in a Package Freighter (PF) main-deck cargo configuration, the cabin is arranged exclusively for palletized and containerized freight rather than passenger carriage; standard main-deck cargo fittings replace seating and passenger amenities. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include medium- to long-range, time-sensitive express cargo routes consistent with UPS network operations, exploiting the type’s transcontinental and regional capability. Avionics fit and specific line maintenance practices are conducted to meet operator requirements for high-utilization freighter operations; routine maintenance considerations focus on the airframe’s age and the PW2040 engine commonality within freighter conversions. Base operations are aligned with the owner’s Louisville, KY hub structure, supporting frequent short- to medium-duration sorties as part of a scheduled freighter rotation.

The Boeing 757-24APF occupies a niche for high-capacity narrow-body freighter missions where a balance of payload, range, and runway performance is required. Competing models in the same market space typically include converted narrow-body aircraft offering similar payload-range trade-offs; demand is driven by integrator and express-cargo operators. Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe reflect its 1988 build year and heavy freighter utilization, emphasizing structural inspections and engine life-cycle management for the PW2040 engines when evaluating continued service or remarketing.