N838AA

This airframe, registered as N838AA, is a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner built in 2018 with manufacturer's serial number 40659. The aircraft is recorded as owned by Wilmington Trust Co Trustee (lessor), a trust/corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US, and carries a United States registration. Its status as a lessor-held asset indicates it has been placed into the leasing market rather than retained by a single airline operator; ownership is held in trust for leasing purposes. No airline operator is specified in the available data, and no public record of additional registry actions or valuation adjustments is provided here.

The cabin of N838AA is configured for a three-class layout with 30 Business / 21 Premium Economy / 234 Economy (285 total) seats, reflecting a medium-high capacity long-range passenger role. Avionics are listed as Honeywell / Rockwell Collins (airline fit varies), indicating the aircraft may be fitted to the specific airline’s standard while retaining the common 787 avionics architecture. With a published range of 7,565 nm and a cruise speed of 488 kts, this airframe is suited for long-haul international routes and typical scheduled airline missions; as a lessor-owned aircraft it is likely cycled through operators on medium- to long-term leases. Maintenance considerations follow the 787-9 platform norms, including GEnx engine support and composite airframe care consistent with fleet operator practices.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner occupies the market niche for fuel-efficient, long-range twin-aisle service between hub and long-haul point-to-point markets. With twin GEnx-1B74/75 engines and a service ceiling of 43,000 ft, it competes primarily against Airbus A330neo and A350 variants for airlines seeking capacity in the 250–320 seat range. As a 2018-built, lessor-held example, N838AA represents an asset attractive to carriers renewing medium-to-long-haul fleets or seeking temporary capacity; resale and maintenance value are influenced by engine shop visit status, avionics fit per airline configuration, and remaining lease term.