N688FD

This airframe, registered as N688FD, is a Boeing business jet conversion of the commercial 737 platform delivered in 2012 with manufacturer serial number 40586. The aircraft is a Boeing 737-7EG (BBJ) completed to a VIP executive specification and is registered in the US; it is owned by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, a corporation based in Salt Lake City, UT, US. Public records indicate corporate ownership and standard US registry entries for this tail number; no separate commercial operator is listed in the supplied data. The airframe is assessed at an approximate market value of $36,000,000, reflecting its BBJ conversion, seating for 149, and long-range capability.

The cabin is fitted in a VIP executive BBJ configuration described as BBJ1-style, though the exact interior layout for this specific airframe is not publicly documented. Avionics for the conversion follow the common fit of a Rockwell Collins / Boeing NG flight deck typical to 737-700 BBJ conversions, supporting modern navigation, communications and flight-management tasks. With a transoceanic-capable range of 6,196 nm and a cruise of 470 kts, the aircraft is suited to long-range executive transport, intercontinental point-to-point missions, and corporate shuttle duties from its owner’s Salt Lake City base. Maintenance considerations follow standard 737-700 BBJ practice, including support for the CFM56-7B series turbofans and inspection regimes consistent with high-utilization corporate operations.

The Boeing 737-7EG (BBJ) occupies the short-to-medium fuselage end of the BBJ family, offering a blend of wide-cabin comfort and long-range capability that appeals to corporate and state buyers seeking transcontinental performance without stepping up to widebody platforms. Competitors in the business-jet-converted single-aisle market include Airbus A320-based corporate jets and newer narrowbody conversions offering similar ranges. Demand for BBJ-configured 737-700s tends to favor buyers prioritizing cabin volume and aftermarket VIP completion flexibility; resale and maintenance considerations emphasize engine shop visit history for the CFM56-7B27E engines and the condition of aftermarket cabin systems and NG-generation avionics.