N173372024 Boeing 737 MAX 8

Overview

This airframe, registered N17337, is a Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Boeing 737 MAX 8 (737-8, B38M)) built in 2024 with manufacturer serial number 67593. The aircraft is owned by United Airlines, Inc. (a corporation based in Chicago, IL) and is registered in the US. Delivered to United Airlines in 2024, this airframe entered service new-to-carrier and has the contemporary avionics fit and engine specification typical of late-production MAX 8s, representing a current-condition airframe in a major U.S. operator's fleet.

Operations & Cabin

The aircraft is configured to operate as a fixed-wing multi-engine airliner under United's certificate, performing short- to medium-haul transcontinental and domestic missions within the carrier's route network out of its Chicago headquarters. The on-board avionics are a Collins Aerospace flight deck integrated with Boeing 737 avionics, permitting standard airline operational procedures and fleet commonality for United. Cabin layout specifics are operator-dependent; in service with United the airframe will be maintained to the carrier's scheduled maintenance program and outfitted to their passenger configuration and amenities, with typical MAX-8 interior features suited to high-frequency, high-utilization operations.

Model & Market Context

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 (737-8, B38M) occupies the single-aisle, narrow-body market niche for efficient short- to medium-range mainline operations with modern turbofan efficiency provided by the CFM LEAP-1B. With a range of 3,550 nm and cruise speed of 453 kts, it competes with other high-efficiency single-aisle types in airline fleets, particularly where commonality and fleet scale favor resale and operational demand. Maintenance planning and resale considerations for this airframe reflect MAX-series support infrastructure, engine shop visit cycles for the LEAP-1B28, and strong demand from large network carriers and lessors for late-production examples.