N823AK

This airframe, registered as N823AK, is a Boeing-built narrowbody identified as the Boeing 737-8 (737 MAX 8) with manufacturer serial number 68528. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned by BOEING CO, a corporation based in Renton, WA, US. Listed on the US registry under that corporate owner; specific operator assignments or lease history are not published. Valuation records indicate an estimated market value of $121,600,000, reflecting a modern, service-ready configuration for line operations.

The configuration for this airframe is a single-aisle, 175-seat transport layout with an operator-configurable cabin arrangement suitable for short- to medium-haul airline service. Avionics fit includes an upgraded 737 MAX flight deck with large LCD displays supplied by the manufacturer and integrated Rockwell Collins–style modern displays, supporting contemporary airline operational and flight-deck workflows. Typical mission profiles for the type include domestic and regional trunk routes within the aircraft’s 3,550 nm range and cruise operations near 453 kts at a service ceiling up to 41,000 ft. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe reflect standard 737 MAX program practices, including LEAP-1B engine maintenance cycles and OEM support while in Boeing corporate custody.

The Boeing 737-8 (737 MAX 8) occupies the single-aisle medium-range performance niche, offering improved fuel efficiency and updated avionics relative to earlier 737 Next Generation models. Competing models in this market space include narrowbody designs from other manufacturers with similar seating and range capabilities. Demand among airlines and lessors typically centers on seat-mile economics for routes matching the aircraft’s 175-seat layout and 3,550 nm range, while resale and maintenance considerations emphasize LEAP-1B engine support and the aircraft’s avionics standardization when determining lifecycle value.