N974AM

This airframe, registered as N974AM, is a Boeing 737 MAX 9 built in 2023 with manufacturer serial number 66438. The airframe is owned and operated by Aerovías de México, S.A. de C.V. (Aeroméxico) and is based in Mexico City, Mexico, while carrying a US registration. The aircraft’s contemporary build and configuration place it in near-new condition with an estimated market valuation of $128,900,000. Notable registry detail: the jet is U.S.-registered while remaining in the Aeroméxico operational fleet, reflecting cross-border registration practices for this operator.

The aircraft is configured in a two-class layout carrying 181 seats with a fleet-consistent split of 16 business / 18 premium / 147 economy, matching Aeroméxico’s published cabin configuration listings. The flight deck is fitted with the standard 737 MAX avionics suite featuring large LCD flight displays, providing airline crews with modern situational awareness and integrated systems common to current MAX variants. With a range of 3,550 nm and cruise speed of 453 kts, this airframe is typically deployed on short- to medium-haul network routes from its Mexico City base, serving domestic trunk sectors and international destinations within North and Central America. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow the MAX family’s scheduled maintenance program and LEAP-1B engine support pathways as used throughout the fleet.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9, exemplified by N974AM, occupies a medium-capacity single-aisle performance niche between smaller single-aisle models and larger narrowbodies, offering extended range and improved fuel efficiency. Its direct competitors include stretched variants of other modern single-aisle families that target similar sectors and seat counts. Buyer and charter demand for this configuration is strong among network carriers seeking 180–200 seat capacity with transcontinental capability, and resale considerations emphasize airframe age (here 2023) and engine program support for the LEAP-1B powerplants.