Boeing 747
Boeing · Out of production (2023) — in service
747-8Fs at the heart of the express network.
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5X UPS Airlines
United States · Cargo · Hub: Louisville (SDF)
The world's number-two cargo carrier — and the largest operator of the 747-8 Freighter.
Types in fleet5
Biggest aircraftBoeing 747
AllianceCargo
Founded1988
IATA5X
Side by side
The fleet at true scale
Every type UPS Airlines flies, drawn to the same scale — widest wings on the left. Tap any silhouette.
The fleet
≈28 in fleet
≈80 in fleet
≈40 in fleet
52 in fleet
75 in fleet
What UPS Airlines flies
Boeing 767
Boeing · In production (freighter/tanker)
Freighters, with more converting.
Full specification →McDonnell Douglas MD-11
McDonnell Douglas · In service (freighters)
The largest remaining fleet — retirement announced.
Full specification →Airbus A300
Airbus · Out of production (2007) — in service
A300-600Fs bought new — the last A300s ever built.
Full specification →Boeing 757
Boeing · Out of production (2004) — in service
Full specification →
Good to know
UPS Airlines, in a few facts
- Flies more 747-8 Freighters than any other airline.
- One of the final two customers still taking new 747s when Boeing closed the line in 2023.
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