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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