N929AK

This airframe, registered as N929AK, is a Boeing-built airliner delivered in 2021 with manufacturer's serial number 43322. The airframe is a Boeing 737-9 MAX owned by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE (a corporation located in Salt Lake City, UT, US) and carries a US registration. The airframe entered service in the early 2020s and, as recorded, serves in operator-configured roles consistent with its operator type; ownership is held by a corporate trustee rather than the operating airline. Registry records indicate US registry and corporate financial ownership rather than direct airline ownership.

In operator service this airframe is reported to carry an Alaska Airlines typical two-class layout described as 16 Business / 24 Economy Comfort / 138 Economy (178 total), though the current seat count noted for this specific registration is 48, reflecting a configuration or regulatory reporting distinction for this airframe record. The aircraft is configured with two high-bypass LEAP-1B turbofan engines, supporting medium- to long-range transcontinental and thin long-haul missions consistent with a 3,550 nm range and a typical cruise of 453 kts. Ceiling capability to 41,000 ft aligns with standard MAX performance envelopes; operator base activity and maintenance are managed under corporate trustee ownership, with the aircraft often deployed on network routes suited to single-aisle, higher-capacity operations. No unique cabin amenities beyond the reported two-class operator layout are listed for this airframe.

The Boeing 737-9 MAX occupies the high-capacity end of single-aisle narrowbody markets, offering extended range and higher seating compared with earlier 737 variants. With twin LEAP-1B engines producing 29,317 lbf each, the type targets airlines seeking improved fuel efficiency and range around the 3,550 nm mark while retaining airport compatibility. Competing models in the same market niche include stretched single-aisle platforms from other manufacturers; buyer demand is driven by fleet commonality and seat-density economics. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2021-built airframe and similar MAX-series aircraft focus on engine shop visits, airframe hours, and lease/ownership structures—here exemplified by trustee corporate ownership rather than direct airline title.