N8983Q

This airframe, registered N8983Q, is a Boeing 737 MAX 8 built in 2025 by Boeing Commercial Airplanes and owned by Southwest Airlines Co (a corporation based in Dallas, TX, US) with US registration. Delivered in 2025 to Southwest Airlines Co., the aircraft entered service as a high-density single-class configuration intended for short- to medium-haul mainline operations. The airframe is recorded as a US-registered, fixed-wing multi-engine transport and carries a listed value of $104,000,000, reflecting contemporary market pricing for new-production MAX 8s in airline service. No serial number or prior ownership transfers are published for this specific tail in the supplied data.

The cabin for N8983Q is configured as a high-density single-class layout with approximately 175 Y seats / Y175, optimized for maximum passenger throughput on intra-continental networks. Operated from the owner’s base in Dallas, TX, US, the aircraft’s mission profile centers on short- to medium-range trunk and point-to-point routes that leverage the MAX 8’s efficient twin-engine cruise and the LEAP-1B’s thrust rating of 29,317 lbf per engine. Avionics and maintenance specifics are not published in the provided data; routine line and heavy maintenance cycles would be expected under Southwest Airlines’ fleet programs. The high-density cabin and standard MAX performance characteristics emphasize turnaround efficiency and high-seat-mile economics for the operator.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 occupies the narrow-body narrow-body single-aisle segment, offering a balance of range (3,550 nm), cruise speed (453 kts), and commonality with larger 737 family logistics. It competes directly with contemporary A320neo-family types in the same mission envelope, appealing to airlines seeking high-capacity, fuel-efficient short- to medium-haul equipment. Given its new-build status and listed value ($104,000,000), considerations for resale and lease return will focus on fleet commonality, engine support for the CFM LEAP-1B, and the market appetite for high-density Y175 configurations in secondary markets. Maintenance programs and long-term residual values remain influenced by operator practices and aftermarket demand for MAX-series airframes.