N139UP2001 Airbus A300F4-622R

Overview

This airframe, registered as N139UP, is an Airbus-built freighter completed in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 822. It is owned by the corporation United Parcel Service Co, headquartered in Louisville, KY, US, and operates under a United States registration (US). As a main-deck freighter configured to common A300F4-622R layouts, this airframe is dedicated to cargo operations based from its operator’s Louisville hub. The combination of its build year and freighter configuration situates it within early-2000s converted/production freighter vintages used in express-package logistics.

Operations & Cabin

The airframe’s cabin is a purpose-built freighter arrangement: Main-deck freighter (cargo) with lower-deck LD3/ULD accommodation (A300F4-622R freighter layout), enabling palletized and ULD-based express freight loading across both decks. Operated by United Parcel Service Co from its Louisville base, its mission profile centers on medium to long regional cargo sectors consistent with the aircraft’s 2,950 nm range and cruise of 450 kts. Routine operations prioritize main-deck throughput, lower-deck ULD compatibility, and the support infrastructure typical for a fixed-wing multi-engine freighter registered in the US. Maintenance and operational planning for this specific airframe reflect its role within a corporate fleet focused on rapid package distribution and scheduled express services.

Model & Market Context

The airframe is an Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) variant produced by Airbus S.A.S. and occupies the medium widebody freighter niche with a service ceiling of 40,000 ft, twin high-thrust turbofans, and a transregional range of 2,950 nm. With 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW4158 engines rated at 58,000 lbf each and a typical cruise speed of 450 kts, the model targets operators needing substantial main-deck payload and lower-deck ULD flexibility. Market considerations for this airframe type emphasize operator-specific logistics fit, engine and airframe maintenance cycles tied to high-utilization freight service, and fleet commonality benefits for express carriers.