N704AL

This airframe, registered as N704AL, is a Boeing 737 MAX 9 completed in 2023 with manufacturer serial number 67501. The aircraft is recorded as owned by BCA CUSTOMERS FINANCE INC, a corporation based in Renton, WA, US, and it carries a US registration. As operated, the airframe is fitted to an Alaska Airlines two-class configuration; no independent public valuation or separate condition assessment was published for this specific airframe. Ownership by a finance corporation based in Renton indicates a lessor-style placement rather than direct airline ownership.

This airframe is set up in a 178-seat two-class Alaska Airlines layout as operated, approximately 16 business, 24 economy-comfort and 138 economy seats, aligning its interior for a mixed short- to medium-haul network role. The fit reflects Alaska Airlines’ service model and yields typical single-aisle turn times and passenger flows compatible with domestic U.S. operations. Routine maintenance and operational planning for this specific airframe follow Boeing and CFM International recommendations for the 737 MAX family and LEAP-1B powerplants; no bespoke modifications or unique amenities beyond the standard Alaska two-class fit were recorded for this serial. The aircraft’s operator-facing configuration makes it suitable for high-frequency, high-utilization routes in a carrier network.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 occupies a niche as a stretched narrowbody offering higher capacity than smaller MAX variants, competing principally with Airbus A321neo-family types for medium- to long-range single-aisle routes. Powered by the CFM LEAP-1B engines and introduced into service in recent production years, aircraft like this 2023 serial are attractive to carriers seeking common-type fleet economics with increased seat density (here 178 seats). Market demand for late-build MAX 9s typically benefits from strong lease and sale interest due to modern fuel efficiency, though buyers and lessors factor in fleet commonality, maintenance status and OEM/engine support when assessing resale and lease values.