N278GX

This airframe, registered as N278GX, is an Airbus A320-214 built in 2003 with manufacturer serial number 1954. The aircraft is held in trust by UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE, a corporate owner based in Salt Lake City, UT, US; other operational or operator-home-base details are Not published. The airframe carries US registration and is categorized as a fixed-wing multi-engine transport; notable registry actions, recent valuation records, or condition reports are Not published. Maintenance history and line operator changes beyond the trustee ownership are Not published.

The cabin is configured in a high-density single-class layout accommodating 182 seats, oriented toward short- to medium-haul, high-capacity operations typical for the A320 family. Specific avionics fit and equipment list for this individual airframe are Not published; therefore, operational avionics upgrades or airline-specific modifications are not described. Typical mission profiles for the configuration would emphasize dense commuter or low-cost carrier point-to-point services within the listed range, although actual route deployment for this trustee-owned aircraft is Not published. Maintenance considerations are those common to older single-aisle A320 airframes of its vintage, with mid-life airframe and engine checks becoming increasingly relevant given its 2003 build year.

The Airbus A320-214 sits within the A320 family as a single-aisle, short-to-medium-range airliner designed for high-frequency, high-density operations; the subject airframe's 182-seat high-density cabin reflects that market role. Competing models in the same mission niche include the Boeing 737-700/800 series and newer narrowbody variants offering similar seat counts and ranges. Buyer and charter demand for A320s often hinges on maintenance status, ETOPS and engine shop visit timing for CFM56-5B4/P units, and the airframe’s remaining structural life—factors that are particularly salient for a 2003 serial 1954 example. Resale considerations for trustee-held aircraft typically focus on documentation completeness and any required retrofits to meet contemporary operational or regulatory standards.