N17302 2023 Boeing 737 MAX 8

Overview

This airframe, registered as N17302, is a 2023-built Boeing airliner of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 model with manufacturer serial number 67559. Ownership is held by United Airlines Inc, a corporation based in Chicago, IL, US, and the aircraft carries a US registration.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of this specific aircraft follows the United configuration of approximately 16 Business / 150 Economy (166 total) seats, reflecting a mixed premium and high-density single-aisle layout appropriate for short- to medium-haul network operations. The airframe is equipped with Collins/Rockwell large-format flight-deck displays (MAX flight deck), supporting airline-standard avionics and pilot procedures. Typical mission profiles for this configuration include domestic and transcontinental routes within the operator’s network, leveraging the MAX’s range of 3,550 nm and cruise speed of 453 kts. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe include the LEAP-1B engine family and MAX flight-deck systems as fitted by the manufacturer, consistent with operator fleet standards.

Model & Market Context

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 occupies the single-aisle, medium-range market niche, offering fleet commonality benefits to major network carriers such as United Airlines Inc. With twin CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines and a certified ceiling of 41,000 ft, the model targets high-frequency trunk and transcontinental sectors.