N251BZ

The airframe bearing tail number N251BZ is an Airbus A220-300 airliner, manufacturer serial number 55351, completed in 2025. It was built by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership and is registered in the United States under the corporate owner BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE of Salt Lake City, UT, US. The airframe entered the U.S. registry as a new-production delivery in 2025, and its ownership is documented as corporate trustee holding rather than an operating airline; the aircraft’s initial registration and trustee ownership were recorded contemporaneously with delivery. Condition indicators from manufacture point to a new, in-service configuration consistent with first-cycle maintenance scheduling for recently delivered A220s.

The airframe, an example of the Airbus A220-300 (A220-371 / BD-500-1A11) family, is fitted for a 153-seat layout appropriate to single-aisle, high-comfort regional and medium-range services. With two PW1521G geared turbofan engines producing 20,997 lbf each, the aircraft is capable of cruise operations at about 447 knots and typical service ceilings near 41,000 feet, enabling efficient stage lengths up to 3,400 nautical miles. Registered and held by a U.S. corporate trustee, the aircraft would typically be placed with an operator under lease or managed operation; cabin fit and avionics conform to new-delivery standards for the A220-300 series, with routine maintenance considerations aligned to manufacturer schedules and Pratt & Whitney GTF maintenance programs.

The Airbus A220-300 (A220-371 / BD-500-1A11) occupies a niche for operators seeking lower fuel burn and passenger comfort in the 120–160 seat class, balancing range (3,400 nm) and cruise speed (447 kts) for transcontinental and longer thin-route missions. Competing aircraft target similar regional/short mainline roles, and market demand favors the A220’s cabin economics and braking/engine commonality advantages. From a resale and maintenance perspective, a 2025-built airframe with modern PW1521G engines and trustee-held ownership simplifies lease placement but requires adherence to GTF-specific maintenance tracking and established A220 fleet support structures.