Dreamlifter N780BA: a cargo design with a hinged rear fuselage
N780BA was reported near Ashley, Michigan. Plane Alert DB includes it in the community list's "Distinctive aircraft" category.
Airframe
N780BA: Boeing 747-400 Dreamlifter
2 stories (12 Jun 2026 to 6 Sep 2026)
| Registration | N780BA (aircraft database) |
|---|---|
| Aircraft type | Boeing 747-400 Dreamlifter (aircraft database) |
| Callsign operator | Atlas Air (callsign designator GTI) |
| Registration country | United States (registration prefix or address block) |
A database match describes the entry today; it does not show who was aboard or why the aircraft flew.
Every story
Dreamlifter N780BA listed by Plane Alert DB as a distinctive aircraft
Reported near Ypsilanti, Michigan, the aircraft is listed as built in 1990. The Dreamlifter design has a hinged rear fuselage for loading cargo.