N428UP

This airframe, registered as N428UP, is a Boeing-built freighter variant, the Boeing 757-24A(PF), with construction completed in 1992 and manufacturer serial number 25459. The aircraft is owned by UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO, a corporation based in Louisville, KY, US, and is registered in the US registry. Operated in UPS’s cargo network out of Louisville, this specific 757-24A(PF) has been configured as a main-deck freighter and serves as a line-haul/feeder asset within the operator’s fleet. Valuation and detailed condition reports for this individual frame are not published.

The cabin of N428UP is a freighter conversion with main-deck cargo accommodation and crew seating only, reflecting its dedicated cargo mission rather than a passenger role. Avionics fit and specific onboard communications or navigation suites for this airframe are not published; maintenance and operational configuration are aligned with UPS fleet standards for the 757 freighter variant. Typical mission profiles include medium- to long-range cargo sectors within UPS’s scheduled network and ad hoc freight charters as required, exploiting the aircraft’s intermediate range and high cruise speed. Routine heavy maintenance follows mainline cargo operator cycles, with the aircraft based and primarily operated from Louisville, KY.

The Boeing 757-24A(PF) belongs to the 757 family, offering a performance niche between narrowbody passenger jets and larger widebody freighters: relatively high cruise speed (458 kts), transcontinental range (3,150 nm) and single-aisle simplicity while carrying main-deck cargo after conversion. Competing types in the medium freighter market include passenger-to-freighter conversions of other narrowbodies; demand is driven by integrators and express carriers seeking durable, fuel-efficient medium-haul freighters. Resale and maintenance considerations emphasize life-limited components and PW2040 engine support, with operator-backed maintenance programs being a key factor in serviceability and residual value.