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03 May 2026 · © GE90FAN

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Aircraft

Boeing 737-8 Max B738M

American Airlines \'Flag\' livery (current)

Airline

American Airlines

Manufacturer

Achievements

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Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the best-selling and most widely used single-aisle jets, forming the backbone of many major airlines\' fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; American Airlines operates one of the largest 737-800 fleets in the world.

Record Flights

Flown on numerous high-frequency domestic and some transcontinental US routes, occasional long-range overwater (ETOPS) flights.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 fleet has a solid safety record, but some non-fatal mechanical issues have been reported industry-wide. Specific incidents for N304UP are not noted as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Continuing as a mainstay in American Airlines\' domestic operations. Likely to remain active for several more years.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers (typical 172 dual class)

Capacity

79,015 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB takeoff, variable)

Noise