N885LS

This airframe, registered as N885LS, is a Boeing business jet configured from a commercial narrowbody and delivered in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 32775. The aircraft is a Boeing 737-7EL (BBJ) originally produced by Boeing and is recorded in the civil register of the US. Ownership is held by the corporate entity LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP, based in Las Vegas, NV, US; the airframe’s corporate stewardship is notable for its association with a major leisure and hospitality operator. Registry records identify the asset as a fixed-wing, multi-engine transport configured for 149 seats and retained in corporate service rather than airline line operations.

The airframe’s 149-seat configuration reflects a high-capacity BBJ layout that can be adapted for mixed corporate and executive transport missions; typical cabin arrangements on this type and owner profile range from full executive fit to hybrid VIP/coach layouts. Avionics and mission systems conform to the BBJ baseline for long-range business operations, supporting transcontinental and intercontinental routing consistent with a 6,196 nm ferry range and a 41,000 ft ceiling. Operating profiles for N885LS likely emphasize long-haul point-to-point movements for corporate personnel and guests, with an operator base aligned with its owner’s headquarters in Las Vegas. Maintenance considerations for this airframe include lifecycle management of the two high-bypass CFM56-7B engines and airframe checks commensurate with a 2001-build narrowbody converted to business use.

The Boeing 737-7EL (BBJ) occupies a niche in the large corporate jet market by offering near-airliner range and cabin volume while retaining the operating economics of a narrowbody derivative. It competes with long-range corporate transports and converted commercial aircraft types, where buyers and charter operators seek a balance of passenger capacity (here 149 seats) and extended range (6,196 nm). Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2001-built airframe center on engine time, avionics retrofits, and structural corrosion lifecycle—factors that influence demand among corporations and specialist charter operators seeking proven reliability over the type’s longer-term service life.