N868DN

2016 Boeing 737-900ER

Fixed-wing, multi-engine · serial 31978

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Oct 31, 2033.

Registered owner

Delta Air Lines Inc

Owner type: Corporation
Address: Dept 595 Aircraft Registrations 1775 MH Jackson Service Rd, Atlanta, GA 30354
Fleet: 1,126 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Boeing 737-900ER
Year built: 2016
Serial number: 31978
Type: Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Land
Engines: 2 × Turbofan · CFM Intl CFM56-7B27E · 27,300 lb thrust
Seats: 222
Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Nov 20, 2016)
Mode S code: ABECE7 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Oct 8, 2026 · last FAA action Oct 8, 2026

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