Airbus / 2020

N103DY

Airbus A321-211 (A321-200, winglets) (211)

At a glance

Aircraft Overview

2020

Year Manufactured

N103DY

Registration Number

9538

Serial Number

3024 NM

Range

7 Hours

Duration of Flight

39370 ft

Service Ceiling

Over 20,000lbs

Aircraft Class

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Ownership

Atlanta, GA, US

Location

A0103B

Mode-S Code

US

Registration Country

History

Safety Record

N103DY

Bird strike on approach to Sarasota, FL on 2021-01-23; minor damage reported, aircraft landed safely.

History

Ownership History

2 Records
  1. DF
    Current Owner2020-09-21

    Delta Air Lines, Inc.: Post-delivery fit/finish completed (cabin fit/ ViaSat in-flight connectivity fitted and finished).

  2. D1
    2020-08-28

    Delta Air Lines, Inc.: Delivered to Delta Air Lines (entered service with Delta; fleet number 1003).

Intelligence

AI Summary

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Airbus A321-211 (A321-200, winglets) (211)

Overview

U.S. registration; operator: Delta Air Lines (mainline). Mode-S A0103B; MSN 9538; A321-211 (winglets).

Specifications

  • Engines: 2x CFM56-5B3 (32000 lbf each)
  • Range: 3024 nm
  • Cruise: 430 kts
  • Ceiling: 39370 ft

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered N103DY, is an Airbus A321-211 (A321-200, winglets) built in 2020 with manufacturer serial number 9538. The aircraft is owned by Delta Air Lines, Inc. (a corporation based in Atlanta, GA, US) and carries a United States registration. Notable registry actions are not published in the supplied data; valuation and condition highlights list a market value of $27,000,000, reflecting a modern single-aisle airframe with several years of service potential remaining. As a Delta‑operated airframe its operational base is consistent with the owner’s primary hub network centered in Atlanta.

Cabin configuration and seating count are not published in the supplied data; however, as an A321-200 series airframe it typically supports single-aisle, high-density layouts for short- to medium-haul operations. Avionics fit is not detailed in the material provided, but the platform commonly carries modern Airbus flight decks suitable for extended domestic and transcontinental use. With a cruise speed of 430 kts and a range of 3,024 nm, this aircraft is well-suited to Delta’s domestic trunk routes and transcontinental missions from its Atlanta base. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe include standard support for the CFM56-5B3 turbofan family and typical A321 airframe checks as dictated by operator maintenance programs.

The Airbus A321-211 occupies the medium-range, single-aisle performance niche within the A320 family, offering higher capacity than smaller single-aisle types while retaining similar operating economics. Competing models in this space include the Boeing 737-800/737-8 variants; buyer and charter demand for 2020-build examples remains strong due to younger airframe age and remaining lease/operational life. Resale and maintenance considerations favor newer serials like 9538 because of remaining economic life and commonality with in-service fleet types, while value is reflected in the listed $27,000,000 estimate. The aircraft is categorized as fixed-wing multi-engine under US registration.