N7520A

This airframe, registered as N7520A, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 built in 1990 with manufacturer serial number 49897. The airliner is recorded as owned by Aerothrust Holdings Leasing LLC, a corporation based in Miami, FL, US, and is listed on the US registry. As a 1990-built MD-82, the airframe reflects late-model Series 80 production details and carries a high-density seating configuration noted for commercial short- to medium-haul operations. Ownership is held by Aerothrust Holdings Leasing LLC, indicating a lessor role rather than direct passenger operation; no additional operator change history or notable registry actions beyond U.S. registration are published for this specific tail number.

The aircraft is outfitted in a high-density single-aisle layout, with a typical one-class configuration supporting up to 172 seats, reflecting operator-specific interior choices oriented toward maximum passenger capacity. With a cruise speed of 485 kts and a range of 2,050 nm, the airframe is suited to short- to medium-range trunk routes, high-frequency shuttle services, and dense point-to-point sectors where seat-mile economics are prioritized. Maintenance considerations for this specific MD-82 include legacy JT8D engine support and airframe aging common to early 1990s production examples; being held by a Miami-based lessor suggests utilization on U.S. domestic networks or lease to carriers operating within the continental market. No bespoke cabin amenities or unique avionics fit details for this registration are published beyond the high-density layout.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 belongs to the MD-80 family, a stretched, higher-thrust development of earlier MD-80 series designs tailored to short- and medium-haul operations. With 2× Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C powerplants delivering 20,000 lbf each and a service ceiling of 37,000 ft, the model historically competed with late-generation Boeing 737-300/400 variants and early Airbus A320 family aircraft in secondary markets. Market demand for MD-82s has been concentrated among smaller carriers and lessors emphasizing lower acquisition cost and high-density seating; resale and maintenance considerations for a 1990 airframe include parts availability for legacy JT8D engines and airframe fatigue management as examples transition out of primary passenger fleets.