N8749Q

This airframe, registered as N8749Q, is a Boeing 737-8 MAX built in 2021 with manufacturer serial number 62543. It is owned by Southwest Airlines Co (a corporation based in Dallas, TX, US) and carries a United States registration. The aircraft appears in the carrier’s single-class fleet and, as a current operator-owned airframe, has followed a straightforward ownership timeline with no publicly noted third-party transfers or leases. Registered in the United States upon delivery, this example is utilized in line with Southwest’s homogeneous fleet strategy and shows the typical service-entry condition for a 2021 production frame.

The cabin is configured in a single-class 175-seat economy layout with a 3-3 seating arrangement consistent with Southwest Airlines Co’s standard interior for this type. Avionics and specific interior fit details are not published for this individual airframe beyond the operator-standard fit; operationally it is utilized on short- to medium-haul routes that leverage its 3,550 nm range and efficient cruise speed. Based at the owner’s hub structure in Dallas, TX, the aircraft typically performs high-frequency, point-to-point domestic missions under Southwest’s operational model. Maintenance considerations align with LEAP-1B engine support and airframe checks for a 2021-built 737 MAX series aircraft operating in a high-cycle, high-utilization regional/short-haul network.

The Boeing 737-8 MAX occupies the narrow-body single-aisle market niche focused on improved fuel efficiency and lower per-seat operating costs relative to prior generation 737s. It competes directly with re-engined single-aisle types such as the Airbus A320neo family for airline replacement and growth orders. With 175 seats and a 3,550 nm range, the type suits dense domestic networks and medium-range point-to-point sectors; resale and maintenance valuation factors for this airframe reflect modern LEAP-1B engine support requirements and strong operator commonality where fleet concentration reduces transition costs.