N481MC

This airframe, registered as N481MC, is a Boeing-built 747-443 completed in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 32339. The airframe is owned by Atlas Air Inc of Purchase, NY, US, and is operated in a corporate/charter role from that operator’s base; the registration is recorded as US. Notable registry and ownership details include its continuous association with a major cargo and charter operator rather than multiple short-term lessors, and the airframe is valued at $12,000,000, reflecting its mission configuration and market condition as of the latest reporting. The aircraft is a fixed-wing multi-engine type operating in high-density passenger and charter markets.

The cabin for this specific 747-443 is reported in a passenger/charter layout with a high-density passenger configuration noted by the operator; operator listings indicate the aircraft can be configured for up to 453 seats for certain charter operations while its reported seating inventory is 375. Typical missions for the airframe under Atlas Air’s operation include long-range passenger charter and high-capacity transport within global networks, exploiting its transoceanic range of 7,260 nm and cruise speed near 495 kts. Avionics and fit are those standard to the 747-400 series as operated by the owner, and maintenance considerations follow large-airliner heavy maintenance practices appropriate to a 2001-build 747 with CF6 powerplants. The aircraft’s home-base maintenance oversight is conducted from Atlas Air’s facilities in Purchase, NY, US and aligned to charter reliability needs.

The Boeing 747-443 occupies a high-capacity, long-range niche within the large widebody market, offering transoceanic range and high deck seating density relative to smaller twinjets. Competing alternatives include large widebody types that trade off capacity for improved fuel efficiency; demand for high-density 747 charters remains niche but steady for group movements and specialist routes. Maintenance and resale considerations reflect the aircraft’s age (built 2001), four CF6 engines, and high-density interior, which together influence valuation toward the reported $12,000,000 and favor continued use in block charter markets rather than typical passenger airline line roles.