N17422

This airframe, registered as N17422, is a Boeing 737-9 MAX (also described as the 737 MAX 9) built by Boeing and currently owned by United Airlines, Inc., a corporate operator based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Build year and manufacturer serial number for this specific tail are Not published in the provided data; notable registry actions and any prior ownership transfers are Not published. The aircraft is registered in the US registry and, as a line of the MAX family, would typically enter service with mainline operations; current valuation and detailed condition reports are Not published for this individual frame.

This specific 737 MAX 9 airframe, as operated by United Airlines, would be fitted with the airline’s chosen cabin configuration and service concept for the MAX 9 fleet; exact seat count and interior specification for this registration are Not published. The flight deck is equipped with modern MAX-series avionics characterized by large-format digital displays and a common MAX-series layout; factory or line-fit avionics can vary by customer but this airframe carries the modern MAX flight deck fitment described. Typical mission profiles for a 737 MAX 9 under a major network carrier like United include transcontinental and medium-haul international routes that take advantage of the type’s extended range and high single-aisle capacity. Maintenance considerations for this individual aircraft follow manufacturer and operator programs for MAX-series types, including LEAP-1B engine care, line maintenance cycles, and avionics software updates.

The Boeing 737-9 MAX positions itself in the single-aisle, high-capacity short- to medium-range market niche, offering improved fuel efficiency over prior 737NG variants and competitive range for trunk routes. Competing models in its segment include stretched variants of the Airbus A320neo family and other high-capacity single-aisle types. Buyer and mainline operator demand has focused on fleet commonality, range capability, and operating economics; resale and maintenance considerations emphasize LEAP-1B engine support and the shared MAX-series avionics commonality that eases pilot training and spares pooling.