| Tail Number / N-Number | N579UP |
| Manufacturer | BOEING |
| Model | 747-45E |
| Year Built | 1994 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 26062 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 495 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 3 (20,000+ pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | GE |
| Engine Model | CF6-80C2B1F |
| Engine Type | Turbo-fan |
| Number of Engines | 4 engines |
| Thrust per Engine | 57,160 pounds-force (254.3 kN) |
| Total Thrust | 228,640 pounds-force (1,017.0 kN) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO |
| Street | ATTN QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER 1400 N HURSTBOURNE PKWY |
| City | LOUISVILLE |
| State | KY |
| Zip Code | 40223 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2008-10-31 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-05-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51670650 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A771A8 |