N454UP

This airframe, registered as N454UP, is a Boeing-built freighter completed in 1995 with serial number 25475. The specific type is a Boeing 757-24A(PF) configured as a main-deck freighter and registered in the US. It is owned by United Parcel Service Co, a corporation headquartered in Louisville, KY, USA, and has operated in the UPS package freighter fleet based from that corporate location. Registry and operational records identify the airframe as a dedicated cargo transporter with standard freighter conversion characteristics and a maintenance history consistent with linehaul package operations.

The cabin on this airframe is a freighter layout described as a package freighter in a main-deck cargo configuration, optimized for unit load devices and bulk packages rather than passenger accommodation. Typical mission profiles for N454UP include medium- to long-range cargo sectors within the aircraft’s 3,150 nm ferry range and high-utilization line-haul rotations, operated from the UPS home base in Louisville, KY. Avionics fit and specific onboard systems are those standard to the 757 freighter conversion for cargo operators; maintenance cycles emphasize airframe longevity and the two Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines with their attendant shop visits and inspections. Operational considerations include main-deck cargo handling systems, pallet and container securing equipment, and frequent short turnarounds typical of parcel operations.

The Boeing 757-24A(PF) airframe occupies a niche as a narrow-body, medium-range freighter offering a balance of payload capacity and range, with a service ceiling to 42,000 ft and cruise speed around 458 kts. For operators such as United Parcel Service Co, this airframe type supports predictable schedule-driven cargo operations where engine commonality and airframe performance deliver efficient network utilization. Maintenance and resale considerations for this serial (25475) reflect its freighter conversion status and cargo-centric configuration, with residual value and marketability tied to airframe hours, engine cycles on the RB211-535E4 powerplants, and continued demand for dedicated package freighters.