N317FR

This airframe, registered as N317FR, is an Airbus A320-251N built by AIRBUS in 2017 with manufacturer serial number 7835. The aircraft is held by WELLS FARGO TRUST CO NA TRUSTEE (a corporate trustee based in Columbia, MD, US) and is registered in the US; the ownership structure indicates financial trust custody rather than direct airline operating ownership. The airframe carries a high-density mainline configuration and a mid-market valuation of $45,000,000, reflecting its status as a relatively recent A320neo-family example with typical wear and market positioning for a 2017 build. Notable registry actions specific to this airframe are limited to trust ownership and US registration details in the available data.

The aircraft is fitted in a high-density Frontier mainline layout with approximately 186 seats in a single-aisle Airspace-type cabin, optimized for short- to medium-haul, high-utilization turns typical of low-cost or dense network mainline operations. Avionics consist of the standard Airbus A320 family flight deck with EFIS common to A320neo variants, supporting airline-standard operational and maintenance practices. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would emphasize medium-range sectors within the aircraft’s 3,400 nm range and cruise performance near 473 kts, balancing seat capacity and trip frequency for revenue-oriented operations. Maintenance considerations follow A320neo program requirements and the trust ownership suggests centralized records retention under the trustee rather than direct operator custodianship.

The A320-251N is part of the A320neo family where the LEAP-1A powerplant and improved aerodynamic features deliver fuel efficiency gains versus previous generations; this airframe’s spec sheet reflects that niche through thrust rating, range, and a high-density seating fit. Competing models occupy similar short- to medium-haul single-aisle roles, and market demand typically centers on carriers seeking modern, fuel-efficient narrowbodies for dense route networks. For buyers and lessors, a 2017 A320neo with trust ownership and a $45,000,000 valuation represents a mid-life asset requiring routine A-check/C-check scheduling and common neo-series maintenance/parts pathways that influence resale and lease considerations.