N17264

This airframe, registered as N17264, is a Boeing 737-8 MAX (737 MAX 8) built in 2021 with manufacturer serial number 66596. The aircraft is owned by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE (registrant); operated by United Airlines, a corporate trustee arrangement based in Wilmington, DE, US, and is operated in United Airlines' fleet under US registration. The airframe entered service in the early 2020s amid the 737 MAX reintroduction to airline operations and has been maintained to operator standards under a trustee ownership structure; the trustee ownership reflects a financial-registrant custody arrangement common in US commercial fleets. No exceptional damage or incident history is published in the provided data, and the airframe is presented in active passenger service condition as part of United Airlines’ modern narrowbody fleet.

This specific 737 MAX 8 is fitted in a two-class United Airlines configuration consistent with airline fleet reporting, with an internal cabin fit reported at approximately 162–178 seats in broader fleet data while this airframe lists 175 seats; seating is therefore aligned with United’s short- to medium-haul product mix. Avionics are supplied by Collins Aerospace with airline-specific fit, supporting the operator’s integrated flightdeck systems and airline operational procedures. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include domestic and transcontinental services within the United network and other medium-range routes leveraging the 3,550 nm range and higher cruise speed. Maintenance considerations follow Boeing’s and CFM International’s recommended programs for LEAP-equipped MAX aircraft, and the trustee ownership model places registration and title responsibilities with Wilmington Trust while operational control remains with United Airlines.

The Boeing 737-8 MAX occupies the narrowbody medium-range performance niche for single-aisle operators, offering improved fuel efficiency, range, and passenger capacity relative to previous Next Generation 737 variants. Competing models in the same market segment include the Airbus A320neo family, with buyer and charter demand driven by fuel efficiency and commonality for large single-aisle fleets. For this airframe, maintenance and resale considerations focus on LEAP-1B engine support, airframe cycle status typical for a 2021 build, and the benefits of being in an operator fleet under a trustee ownership structure that can simplify remarketing and lease arrangements.