N201FR

This airframe, registered as N201FR, is an Airbus A320-214 built in 2008 with manufacturer serial number 3389. The aircraft has been owned and operated by Frontier Airlines, Inc., a Denver, Colorado–based corporation, and is registered in the US. Its operational identity within Frontier’s fleet aligns with the carrier’s single-class, high-density configuration and typical short- to medium-haul service patterns. No separate change of ownership or significant registry events are noted in the provided record; the airframe is presented as an in-service operator asset with condition and valuation details not published here.

Configured in a single-class layout as Frontier Y180, the cabin accommodates 180 economy seats optimized for high-density scheduled operations. The airframe’s avionics fit is consistent with the A320-214 specification used by low-cost carriers, supporting short- to medium-range transcontinental and regional routes out of Frontier’s Denver hub. Typical mission profiles emphasize high-frequency, point-to-point sector rotations where the combination of the airframe’s range of 3,300 nm and cruise speed of 447 kts enables efficient utilization across domestic and near-international sectors. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow standard A320 family practices, with CFM56-5B-series engine support and line/base maintenance cycles coordinated through Frontier’s maintenance program in Denver.

The Airbus A320-214 belongs to the A320 family, positioned in the single-aisle, short- to medium-haul market niche where it competes with models such as the Boeing 737-800. With two CFM56-5B4/P engines and a service ceiling of 39,000 ft, this variant offers operators a balance of range and payload suitable for dense economy configurations like Frontier’s Y180. In the resale and secondary market, such high-density, operator-configured airframes are attractive to carriers seeking immediate fleet capacity but require attention to interior refurbishment and fleet commonality when traded between different airlines.