N17309 2023 Boeing 737-8 MAX

Overview

This airframe, registered as N17309, is a Boeing 737-8 MAX built in 2023 with manufacturer serial number 67563. The airframe is owned by Umb Bank NA Trustee, a corporate trustee based in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and is registered in the US. As a relatively new production example of the MAX family, the airframe reflects current production standards and an operator-configurable cabin; its trustee ownership indicates it may be held for lease, financing, or collateral purposes rather than direct airline operation. No further public operator assignment or major registry actions are published for this specific tail number beyond its US registration and trustee ownership.

Operations & Cabin

The aircraft is configured with an airline two-class layout and for this specific airframe the seating count is 175, falling within the typical operator-configured band of 162-178 seats; individual operator fittings can alter that mix between premium and economy. Avionics are listed as Collins, with the note that specific fit and options vary by operator, meaning cockpit equipment and software suites may differ from other 737-8 MAX examples. The aircraft’s mission profile aligns with medium-to-short-haul network operations enabled by a 3,500 nm range and cruise speed of 453 kts, allowing transcontinental routes within large countries and high-frequency point-to-point regional services. Trustee ownership suggests maintenance and dispatch will be managed by an operator under lease or financial arrangement rather than the named owner.

Model & Market Context

The Boeing 737-8 MAX occupies the single-aisle medium-range niche with improved fuel efficiency over prior 737NG variants, driven by the CFM LEAP-1B engines and aerodynamic refinements. Competing models include next-generation narrowbodies offering similar seat counts and ranges; demand remains strong among airlines seeking replacement and growth aircraft in the 160-180 seat class. From a resale and maintenance standpoint, this 2023-built airframe benefits from modern systems and supportability, though operator-specific avionics fits and cabin configurations will influence post-lease remarketing and fleet commonality considerations.