N8746Q

This airframe, registered N8746Q, is a production Boeing 737-8 MAX completed in 2021 with manufacturer serial number 61889. The airframe is owned by SMBC Aviation Capital, a corporation based in Dublin, Ireland, and is registered in the US. As a relatively young 737-8 MAX, the airframe reflects post-certification production standards and retains contemporary generation systems and configurations. Public records indicate standard asset ownership by a large lessor rather than operator-specific bespoke modifications.

The cabin on this specific aircraft is configured as a single-class 175-economy layout in a 3-3 seating arrangement, matching the typical Southwest configuration. The flight deck is fitted with a Collins Aerospace / airline-standard avionics suite consistent with contemporary operator fits and common airline instrumentation. With a design range of 3,550 nm and a cruise speed near 453 kts, this airframe is suited to short- and medium-haul scheduled network flying as typically deployed by low-cost and short-to-medium route operators. Registered in the US and owned by SMBC Aviation Capital (Dublin, Ireland), routine maintenance and lease servicing would follow lessor-prescribed programs and regulatory requirements of the US registry.

The Boeing 737-8 MAX sits in the single-aisle, narrowbody market segment targeting improved fuel efficiency and range for short- to medium-haul operations. It competes directly with re-engined Airbus A320neo-family models for airline and lessor demand. The LEAP-1B engines and 175-seat single-class layout make this airframe attractive to high-density carriers and lessors seeking versatile, high-utilization assets. From a resale and maintenance perspective, contemporary MAX-series airframes benefit from modern avionics and commonality with legacy 737 systems, but require adherence to specific engine and airframe maintenance regimes tied to LEAP-1B support and airworthiness directives.