N7880D

This article describes a specific airframe registered as N7880D, a Boeing-built narrow-body delivered in 2007 with manufacturer serial number 34693. The airframe is a Boeing 737-7K5 (737-700) constructed by Boeing and is recorded as being owned by Southwest Airlines Co., a United States-based corporation. The type is registered in the US civil registry and is categorized as a fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft; its ownership has been held by the single corporate owner listed in the available data. The record highlights a standard single-operator service history under Southwest's corporate ownership rather than multiple owners or leasing entities.

The aircraft is outfitted in a single-class high-density cabin identified as Y143 single-class (143 seats), reflecting a typical short- to medium-haul carrier configuration focused on maximizing passenger count. Operated by its corporate owner Southwest Airlines Co., the airframe's mission profile aligns with high-frequency domestic operations that leverage the 3,260 nm range and a cruise speed near 460 kts for efficient sector turns. Avionics fit and specific on-board amenities are not published in the supplied data; maintenance considerations center on the installed CFM56-7B24 engines, which are common to the 737 Next Generation fleet and influence scheduled shop visits and parts commonality across the operator's fleet. The aircraft ceiling of 41,000 ft supports typical enroute altitudes used for fuel-efficient cruise profiles on transcontinental sectors within the stated range.

The Boeing 737-7K5 (737-700) occupies the short- to medium-range single-aisle market segment, offering a balance of capacity and operating economics suitable for dense domestic networks. With 143 seats in a single-class layout, this airframe is configured for high-utilization, point-to-point operations common to low-cost carriers. Competing types in its performance niche include other narrow-body variants optimized for similar missions; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe are influenced by commonality of the CFM56-7B24 engine type and the broad operator support network for the 737 Next Generation family.