N8724J

This airframe, registered as N8724J, is a Boeing 737-8 MAX built in 2018 with manufacturer serial number 42549. The airframe is held in trust by UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE, a corporate owner located in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and is configured for operation by Southwest Airlines in a high-density layout. The aircraft carries a US registration (US) and is part of the late-2010s MAX production run; its corporate trust ownership and airline operation have produced routine registry filings and trustee records rather than publicized sales events. Condition and valuation are consistent with in-service, single-operator 737-8 MAX examples configured for high utilization and short-to-medium-haul service.

The aircraft operates in a high-density single-class 175-seat cabin configuration typical of Southwest Airlines, optimized for short- to medium-haul, high-frequency route networks. Avionics fit is standard for the 737-8 MAX family, supporting typical airline operational requirements including integrated Flight Management Systems and modern cockpit displays; maintenance considerations follow the MAX fleet directives and scheduled heavy checks mandated by the operator and manufacturer. Typical mission profiles include domestic and near-international trunk routes where the 3,550 nm range and cruise speed of 453 kts provide efficient stage lengths and quick turnarounds. As a trust-owned airframe assigned to a single large low-cost carrier, logistical and heavy maintenance are managed through airline maintenance programs rather than bespoke charter outfitting.

The Boeing 737-8 MAX occupies the single-aisle, high-utilization performance niche with improved fuel efficiency compared with previous Next Generation 737s, making it competitive against models such as the Airbus A320neo family. With two CFM LEAP-1B28 engines producing 29,000 lbf each, the type balances thrust and efficiency for dense short/medium sectors; demand remains strong among low-cost and legacy carriers seeking commonality and capacity. Buyer and resale considerations for this airframe reflect fleet utilization, trust ownership structures, and the broader MAX market dynamics, including maintenance schedule adherence and the benefits of a standardized high-density cabin for secondary market operators.