N217BZ

This airframe, registered as N217BZ, is an Airbus A220-300 (BD-500-1A11) built in 2022 with manufacturer serial number 55178. The airframe is currently registered in the United States and is registered to BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, a corporation based in Salt Lake City, UT. Operator or commercial base is not published; registry entries show the aircraft configured with 153 seats. Notable registry action includes the formal recording of the operator-configured cabin layout alongside the official seating declaration; valuation and condition details are not published.

The aircraft’s cabin is recorded as operator-configured C12Y125 (approx. 12 business / 125 economy — operator-configured) while the registry shows a total of 153 seats, indicating an operator layout distinct from the maximum certificated seating. Avionics fit is listed as Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion, supporting modern flight-deck integration, enhanced situational awareness and airline-standard communications. Typical mission profiles for this airframe, given its range of 3,400 nm and cruise speed of 447 kts, include short- to medium-haul regional and thin long-range trunk sectors; specific route deployment for this particular tail number is not published. Maintenance and operational considerations for this aircraft follow standard A220 practices for the PW1521G geared turbofan family, with overall systems and avionics alignment reflective of contemporary air transport operators.

The Airbus A220-300 (BD-500-1A11) occupies a high-efficiency narrowbody niche, offering lower trip fuel burn and competitive economics against older regional jets and smaller single-aisle types. With PW1521G engines and a 153-seat capability, it competes with stretched regional jets and smaller mainline single-aisles for medium-density routes. Market demand for this family remains strong among regional carriers and smaller mainline operators seeking modern avionics like Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion and reduced operating costs; resale and maintenance considerations typically address the geared turbofan’s shop visit planning and airframe-configured cabin differences such as the operator-configured C12Y125 layout versus registry seating.