Airframe VQ-BTR Key Facts

  • Airframe VQ-BTR (Boeing 757-200) was last observed on 2026-09-17 at monitored terminal (Global Airspace).
  • Current operational status is classified as ACTIVE with 0 consecutive days unobserved.
  • Registered Mode S 24-bit transponder address is 42459E with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 28171.
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Aviation Spotter Photo Galleries for Tail VQ-BTR

Direct external high-resolution spotter photo archives and live telemetry for VQ-BTR (Boeing 757-200):

Registry Record

Registration Mark
VQ-BTR
Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN)
28171
Mode S 24-bit ICAO Hex
42459e
Registered Owner
Royal Flight
Lessor / Financing
Carrier Owned / Unlisted
Estimated Airframe Age
6.5 years
Resolution Confidence
HIGH

Observation & Telemetry State

Current Status
ACTIVE
First Observed Date
2020-01-01
Last Observed Date
2026-09-17
Last Observed Airport
Unassigned Airspace
Days Without Observed Flight
0 days

Airframe Lifecycle & Genealogy History

MSN 28171 • Hex 42459E
2019 OEM Production
Assembled by Boeing
Manufactured as Boeing 757-200 with Manufacturer Serial Number 28171 and assigned ICAO Mode S hex 42459E.
2019 Commercial Entry
Delivered into Commercial Service
Accepted into commercial scheduled operations under tail registration VQ-BTR.
2022 Fleet Ownership
Direct Carrier Ownership
Direct balance-sheet asset operated and maintained under direct corporate ownership.
2026 (Current) ACTIVE
Operated by Royal Flight
Current observed airframe age is 6.5 years. Telemetry active across global ADS-B tracking corridors.

90-Day Observed Activity Strip

Daily flight activity observations over the previous 90-day window.

Observed ADS-B Signal Unobserved / On Ground

Observed Flight Corridor History

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