N767CK

This airframe, registered as N767CK, is a freighter variant of the 747 built in 2005 by Boeing as a Boeing 747-481F (747-400F) with manufacturer serial number 34017. The aircraft is owned by KALITTA AIR LLC, a corporation based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, and operates in the US registry (US) under Kalitta’s cargo operations. Notable registry details for this airframe include its continued use in main-deck palletized freighter service since delivery; its operational condition is consistent with heavy freighter utilization and fleet maintenance practices typical of large cargo operators. The airframe’s configuration and systems reflect the 747-400 freighter standard, maintained for long-range cargo missions.

The cabin is fitted in a main-deck palletized freighter configuration with lower-deck ULD positions and contains no passenger cabin, matching standard 747-400F cargo layouts for volumetric freight carriage. Avionics are the two-crew digital glass cockpit typical of the 747-400 series, supporting modern flight management and navigation capabilities for long overwater and domestic operations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include long-range, high-payload cargo sectors where the aircraft’s pallet capacity and range are fully utilized; Kalitta Air’s operational base in Michigan positions the type for transcontinental and international freight services. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft align with CF6 engine shop visit cycles and 747-400 structural and systems programs managed by a corporate cargo operator.

The Boeing 747-481F (747-400F) family occupies a niche for very large, long-range freighter work, offering substantial pallet and bulk volume compared with twin-engine widebodies. Competing types in the market include large freighter conversions of older widebodies and newer purpose-built freighters, but the 747-400F remains attractive for operators needing unmatched main-deck volume. Buyer and charter demand is driven by cargo capacity and network needs; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe focus on airframe hours, CF6 engine health, and the availability of heavy maintenance facilities experienced with four-engine widebodies.