N378FR

This airframe, registered as N378FR, is an Airbus-built narrowbody of model Airbus A320-251N with manufacturer serial number 10386 and a build year of 2021. The airframe is owned and operated by Frontier Airlines, Inc., a corporation based in Denver, CO, US, and is registered in the US aircraft registry. Delivered into service in 2021 and remaining with its original operator, the aircraft represents a contemporary high-density fleet asset for a low-cost carrier; its condition and usage profile reflect typical short- to medium-haul revenue operations with routine line maintenance cycles and manufacturer-standard airworthiness directives.

The airframe is configured in a single-class high-density economy cabin marketed as Y186, accommodating 186 passengers in a dense layout consistent with its operator’s point-to-point, high-utilization network. The flight deck is the standard Airbus A320 fit with EFIS and full fly-by-wire flight controls, enabling common-type pilot transition within the A320neo family for operational flexibility. Typical missions include short- to transcontinental medium-haul sectors within North America, operating from Frontier’s Denver base under rapid turnaround schedules; maintenance considerations emphasize engine shop visit planning for the LEAP-1A26 and adherence to A320neo-type structural and systems inspections. There are no additional owner-specific VIP or charter modifications reported for this serial.

The Airbus A320-251N (part of the A320neo family) occupies the high-capacity narrowbody niche offering improved fuel efficiency and range over previous A320ceo variants, the combination of LEAP-1A26 propulsion and a 3,400 nm ferry capability supporting extended single-aisle missions. Competing types in the segment include contemporary single-aisle offerings with similar seating and range profiles; for airlines like Frontier Airlines, Inc., demand centers on low-cost, high-density utilization and fleet commonality. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe focus on remaining component life on high-value items (engines, APU, landing gear) and the market for late-production A320neo frames in airline secondary markets.