N823SY

This airframe, registered as N823SY, is a 2004-built Boeing narrowbody of the Next-Generation family, designated Boeing 737-85P (737-800) with manufacturer serial number 33971. The airframe is recorded as owned by Sun Country Inc (a corporation based in Minneapolis, MN, US) and carries a United States civil registration. Its operational history centers on service with Sun Country; registration and operator entries reflect continued corporate ownership and commercial passenger deployment from Minneapolis as the principal base. The airframe’s build year and standard configuration indicate typical mid-life condition for a 2004 737-800 configured for high-density, single-class service.

The aircraft is outfitted in a high-density single-class passenger layout accommodating ~175 seats, consistent with low-cost and charter carrier utilization. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short- to medium-haul domestic and transborder services within the aircraft’s 3,060 nm range and cruise speed of 440 kts, operating from Sun Country’s Minneapolis base. Avionics fit for 737-800s built in 2004 generally supports modern navigation and performance systems required for commercial scheduled and charter operations, and this airframe’s configuration emphasizes seat density and turnaround efficiency over premium amenities. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect standard 737-800 scheduled heavy maintenance cycles and CFM56-7B engine shop visit planning appropriate to its build year and utilization.

The Boeing 737-800 airframe occupies the single-aisle short- to medium-range market niche with a balance of capacity and fuel efficiency suited to high-density operations; it directly competes with variants of the Airbus A320 family in airline fleets. Buyer and charter demand for well-maintained 737-800s remains strong due to commonality, parts availability, and proven operational economics, though resale value and maintenance planning are influenced by age, total cycles, and engine shop visit status for the CFM56-7B engines. For carriers like Sun Country Inc, this model supports cost-effective capacity deployment on domestic and regional networks.