N342DN

This airframe, registered as N342DN, is an Airbus A321-211 (A321ceo, sharklets) completed in 2018 with manufacturer serial number 8159. The airframe is owned by Delta Air Lines Inc, a corporation based in Atlanta, GA, US, and has been operated in Delta's single-cabin high-density narrowbody fleet since delivery. Entered service with Delta Air Lines Inc and continuously operated from its U.S. registry, the aircraft reflects a late-production A321ceo example fitted with sharklets and configured for short- to medium-haul mainline use. Condition and valuation details are operator-held and not published in the provided data.

The aircraft is configured to carry 199 passengers in a high-density layout typical of mainline low-cost and domestic trunk operations, supporting high-capacity short- to medium-range flights up to 3,213 nautical miles. Avionics and fit are consistent with the Airbus A321ceo baseline for the type and vintage, and the powerplant combination of two CFM56-5B3/3 engines rated at 32,000 lbf each provides the cruise performance of approximately 450 knots and a service ceiling of 39,000 ft. Based at Delta’s operational hubs in the United States, the airframe is maintained under the operator’s approved maintenance program with logistics and parts support commensurate with a large network carrier; specific cabin amenities and Retrofit/ETOPS modifications are not published in the supplied data.

The Airbus A321-211 (A321ceo, sharklets) occupies the single-aisle, high-capacity niche between smaller A320 variants and larger narrowbody types, offering extended range capability of 3,213 nm for transcontinental and denser short-haul sectors. Competing models in the same mission profile include later-generation A321neo variants and narrowbody twins from rival manufacturers offering improved fuel burn, but the CFM56-powered A321ceo remains attractive for operators prioritizing fleet commonality and lower acquisition cost. From a maintenance and resale perspective, the CFM56 engines are widely supported, while sharklets and the 199-seat layout increase utility for high-density routes but may limit appeal to operators seeking lower per-seat fuel consumption compared with newer re-engined types.