N7218U

The airframe bearing tail number N7218U is a Boeing 720-022 built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in 1961 and assigned manufacturer serial 18050. The current owner is recorded as Onyx Aviation (type company); earlier ownership not published. The airframe holds US registration and there are no publicly listed operator/home-base details or notable recent registry actions beyond its national registration. Valuation and detailed condition assessments for this specific ship are Not published.

The cabin for this Boeing 720-022 is consistent with the type’s historical fittings and is documented to accommodate typical two-class or single-class passenger layouts up to 149 seats, with travel-club or charter conversions documented historically for similar airframes. Specific avionics fit and modifications for this individual airframe are not published; operators typically configure the 720 series for short- to medium-range passenger or charter missions within the aircraft’s 3,800 nm capability. With a maximum cruise of 540 kts and service ceiling of 40,000 ft, mission profiles commonly include transcontinental or high-utilization regional routes when used in revenue service. Maintenance considerations for this particular aircraft reflect the vintage airframe and older JT3C powerplants, though no bespoke maintenance status is publicly listed.

The Boeing 720-022 is a member of the Boeing 720 family intended as a medium-range derivative of early jet airliners, offering cruise speeds near 540 kts and a typical passenger capacity up to 149 in higher-density layouts. In the contemporary market the type occupies a historical/legacy niche with limited commercial demand compared with modern narrowbodies; buyers and charter operators typically weigh the aircraft’s range (3,800 nm), vintage systems and maintenance burden of four Pratt & Whitney JT3C-7 powerplants against conversion or preservation roles. Resale considerations for this specific airframe are constrained by its age (built 1961), registration status (US), and the absence of publicly disclosed valuation or condition records.