N8581Z

This airframe, registered as N8581Z, is a Boeing 737-800 built in 2018 with manufacturer serial number 64348. The aircraft is owned by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (a corporation based in Dallas, TX, US) and is registered in the US; ownership and registry entries tie the airframe to a major low-cost US operator. As a relatively recent build, the airframe benefits from modern production standards and a short in-service life compared with older legacy frames, which is reflected in maintenance status and market positioning. No separate resale valuation is published in the provided data.

The aircraft operates in a single-class, high-density layout consistent with the operator’s standard: a Single-class 175-seat configuration (Southwest standard). Typical mission profiles for this configuration include short- to medium-haul domestic and near-international trunk routes that leverage the airframe’s range of 3,060 nm and cruise speed of 444 kts to sustain multiple daily rotations. Avionics and specific equipment fit are not published in the supplied data, but the 737-800 baseline supports common three-crew operational practices and airline-standard maintenance intervals; fleet-level maintenance, spares provisioning and crew scheduling would be coordinated from the operator’s Dallas base. Cabin amenities follow carrier standardization rather than bespoke retrofit for this individual registration.

The Boeing 737-800 occupies a position in the single-aisle narrowbody market optimized for high-frequency short- and medium-haul services, providing a balance of seat count (175) and usable range (3,060 nm) for dense domestic networks. Competing models in the same mission band include the Airbus A320 family and newer 737 MAX variants; operators weigh factors such as engine commonality (here, CFM56-7B27), fleet commonality, and residual life when assessing purchases or lease returns. For this particular airframe (built 2018, S/N 64348), its recent manufacture date generally supports stronger demand in secondary markets and more favorable maintenance status relative to older frames.