N342FR

This airframe, registered as N342FR, is an Airbus A320‑251N built in 2018 with manufacturer serial number 8537. It is owned by Frontier Airlines and is operated by that United States‑based carrier, reflecting a direct operator ownership model rather than third‑party leasing on the current record. The aircraft carries a US registration and has been configured and maintained to Frontier’s in‑service standards, notable for its all‑economy high‑density cabin and narrow‑window short‑ to medium‑haul utilization. No separate sale or lease markings are recorded in the supplied data, leaving ownership continuity with Frontier Airlines as the primary historic note.

The cabin of N342FR is an all‑economy layout seating 186, incorporating three rows designated as 'Stretch' extra‑legroom seating while the remainder are slimline economy seats at approximately 29 inches of pitch, reflecting a high‑density, low‑cost carrier fit. The cockpit is fitted with the Airbus A320 family glass flight deck, featuring digital EFIS and fly‑by‑wire flight controls, supporting standard airline operational procedures and common pilot type rating synergies across the A320neo family. Typical mission profiles for this airframe are short‑ to medium‑haul domestic and near‑international trunk routes consistent with Frontier’s network, emphasizing frequent cycles and high utilization. Maintenance considerations for this specific A320neo center on LEAP‑1A engine support and narrow‑body heavy‑cycle checks aligned to airline fleet programs.

The Airbus A320‑251N is part of the A320neo family, positioned to offer improved fuel efficiency and range for single‑aisle trunk operations; this airframe’s 3,400 nm range and 447 kt cruise speed place it squarely in the medium‑range single‑aisle performance niche. Competing models include later variants of the A320neo subfamily and the Boeing 737 MAX family, with buyer demand driven by low‑cost carriers seeking high‑density seating such as the 186‑seat configuration shown here. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial (MSN 8537, year 2018) will hinge on the remaining airframe life, LEAP engine shop visit schedules, and market appetite for used neo‑series A320s configured for dense economy operations.