N285XA

This airframe, registered as N285XA, is a Boeing 737-4Q8 (737-400) built in 1993 with manufacturer serial number 26285. It is recorded as owned by the corporation VENT AIRLINES INC, based in Dover, DE, US, and carries a United States registration. The airframe reflects a generation of 737-400s commonly repurposed for high-density passenger operations or secondary-market charters; no additional operators or registry events are listed for this specific unit in the provided data. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the supplied dataset.

The cabin for this Boeing 737-4Q8 is described in the supplied data as a typical single-class high-density layout with approximately 149 seats for this airframe, noting that operator layouts have varied. Given its cruise speed of 430 kts and range of 2,270 nm, the airframe is suited to short- to medium-haul trunk routes, high-frequency shuttle services, and charter operations emanating from its owner’s base in Dover, DE, US. The twin CFM56-3C engines provide the rated thrust of 23,515 lbf each, a powerplant choice that informs maintenance planning and operational economics; lifecycle and overhaul scheduling for this engine model are central maintenance considerations for continued commercial use. No specific onboard amenities or avionics fit were provided for this serial in the supplied data.

The Boeing 737-400 belongs to the Classic series of 737 family models, occupying a performance niche as a single-aisle, medium-capacity airliner optimized for dense short- to medium-haul markets. Competing models during its service life included earlier generations of the Airbus A320 family and regional narrowbodies adapted for high-density seating. Residual demand in secondary markets often favors airframes configured for high-density seating such as this 149-seat layout, though prospective buyers and lessors weigh factors including airframe age (built 1993), engine type (CFM56-3C), and hours/cycles when assessing maintenance and resale prospects.