N816SY

This airframe, registered as N816SY, is a Boeing 737-8Q8 (737-800 Next Generation) built in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 30637. The airframe is owned by SUN COUNTRY INC, a corporation based in Minneapolis, MN, US, and carries a US registration; no other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published in the provided data. The aircraft’s fitted cabin and configuration reflect a high-density single-class layout and the airframe is valued at approximately $30,000,000, consistent with a 737-800 in active passenger airline service.

The aircraft is equipped with a high-density single-class cabin of 189 seats tailored to short- to medium-haul, high-capacity operations typical of leisure and scheduled carriers. Avionics fit is according to the 737-800 Next Generation standard linefit from Boeing Commercial Airplanes for the 2001 production run; specific avionics suite details are not published in the provided data. With a cruise speed of 459 kts, a range of 3,115 nm, and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, the airframe is optimized for domestic and transborder routes from its operator base in Minneapolis, MN, US, carrying high passenger densities. Maintenance considerations follow the 737-800 fleet commonality model, with the twin CFM56-7B26 engines requiring scheduled shop visits consistent with commercial airline operations.

The Boeing 737-8Q8 (737-800 Next Generation) occupies the high-density single-aisle niche for short- to medium-range trunk and leisure routes, competing chiefly with Airbus A320-family variants for similar missions. With seating at 189 and a range of 3,115 nm, this specific configuration targets airlines prioritizing seat-mile cost efficiency rather than premium cabin offerings. Buyers and lessors assessing this airframe weigh well-established aftermarket support for the CFM56-7B engine family and the 737NG platform against lifecycle maintenance costs for a 2001-built airframe when considering resale or continued operations.