N465MC

This airframe, N465MC, is a Boeing 747-446 (747-400) built by The Boeing Company in 1990 and bearing manufacturer serial number 24784. The airframe is owned by Atlas Air Inc (a corporation based in Purchase, NY, US) and operates under the United States registry. The aircraft has been noted in industry records for its high-density passenger fit and for operating in the cargo/charter-adjacent fleet of its corporate owner. Reported variant details include the CF6-80C2 engine fit and a high-density cabin layout that positions the aircraft for volume transport missions rather than premium passenger service.

The aircraft is outfitted in a high-density passenger configuration, reported at approximately 490 seats, reflecting a focus on maximum capacity over premium amenities. Cabin specifics beyond seating density are not published, but the layout supports high-volume charter or troop/cargo-passenger mixed missions typical of such configurations. Based at the operator’s Purchase, New York corporate base, the airframe’s performance envelope (notably 7,285 nm range and 45,000 ft ceiling) enables long-range, transcontinental and transoceanic routings within the typical mission set of its operator. Maintenance considerations align with 747-400 family norms, including inspections and support for the CF6-80 series engines and aging-airframe programs.

The Boeing 747-446 (747-400) occupies a niche as a large, long-range, high-capacity airframe, competing historically with other large widebodies for high-volume trunk and charter markets. With a cruise speed of 493 kts and a range of 7,285 nm, the model remains valued for volume transport despite age-related operational economics. Buyer and charter demand tends to emphasize total capacity and cargo conversion potential, while maintenance and resale considerations center on CF6 engine support, structural fatigue inspections, and the economics of high-density fittings such as the approximately 490-seat cabin.