N312FR

This airframe, registered as N312FR, is an Airbus-built A320neo delivered in 2017 with manufacturer serial number 7768. The airframe is recorded as owned by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE (a corporate trustee located in Salt Lake City, UT, US), reflecting a financial or leasing interest rather than an operator-based ownership. The type certificate and civil registration are under the US registry, with valuation records listing the airframe at $40,000,000. No separate long-term operator is published in the supplied data; registry and ownership details suggest the aircraft has been held in a trustee/corporate asset position since acquisition.

The cabin configuration is recorded as Y186 (approximately 186–190 economy seats), indicating a high-density single-class or dense short- to medium-haul layout tailored for maximum passenger capacity. As an A320neo-equipped airframe, avionics and systems conform to Airbus A320 family standards, with the LEAP-1A engines offering improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions versus previous-generation powerplants — factors that influence typical mission planning on transcontinental and medium-range routes within the listed 3,400 nm range. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft will reflect operator leasing or trustee ownership structures, with routine airworthiness actions conducted under US registry requirements and the manufacturer's maintenance program for the A320-251N series.

The Airbus A320-251N (A320neo) sits in the single-aisle, short- to medium-range market niche, competing primarily with later variants of the Boeing 737 family and other re-engined narrowbodies. Its LEAP-1A propulsion and improved economics make it attractive to airlines seeking lower operating costs on dense short- and medium-haul sectors. For an airframe like N312FR with a trustee owner and a valuation around $40,000,000, resale and remarketing considerations will center on lease status, maintenance records, and remaining airframe life relative to the 190-seat cabin density and the A320neo’s overall market demand.