N315VC

This entry documents airframe N315VC, a Boeing Commercial Airplanes-built Boeing 737-8 (737 MAX 8) with manufacturer serial number 69214. The aircraft is recorded as owned by American Airlines, Inc. (a corporation based in Fort Worth, TX, US) and is registered in the US registry. Notable registry actions include its formal association with a major network carrier rather than a leasing lessor or independent operator, and its market valuation is indicated at $56,340,000, reflecting its status as a modern, in-production narrowbody in commercial service.

As an airframe operated for a legacy network carrier, N315VC is configured for scheduled commercial operations with a cabin layout optimized for high-density short- to medium-haul routes typical of the 737-8 fleet; specific seating count and cabin class breakdown for this individual aircraft are not published. Avionics and systems conform to the 737 MAX 8 standard fit, including the flight deck architecture and integrated systems that support typical airline operational profiles. With a design cruise speed of 450 kts and a range of 3,500 nm, the aircraft is deployed on domestic and transborder services within an operator network based out of Fort Worth, TX. Maintenance considerations align with the manufacturer’s approved programs for LEAP-powered 737 MAX variants, and the airframe’s corporate ownership by American Airlines, Inc. implies integration into that carrier’s fleet maintenance and cabin refurbishment cycles.

The Boeing 737-8 (737 MAX 8) family occupies the single-aisle, medium-range market niche, offering improved fuel efficiency and range relative to prior generation 737s. Competitors in this segment include current narrowbody types from other manufacturers that target similar airline capacity and range needs. Buyer and charter demand for this configuration remains strong for airlines seeking modern narrowbody performance; resale and maintenance considerations are influenced by engine type—CFM International LEAP-1B—and the airframe’s remaining economic life relative to its $56,340,000 valuation.