N387FR
Airbus A320-251N (A320neo) (251N)
Airbus
8 Hours
Duration of Flight
3400 NM
Range
470 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-19 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-19 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Airbus A320-251N (A320neo) (251N)
Overview
US-registered (N-number) operated by Frontier Airlines in commercial passenger service.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× CFM International LEAP-1A26 (27120 lbf each)
- Range: 3400 nm
- Cruise: 450 kts
- Seats: 186
- Ceiling: 39000 ft
Operations & Cabin
186-seat single-class (high-density) layout (Frontier Airlines) Named 'Joaquin the Kit Fox' (operator tail name). Configured in Frontier's high-density all-economy layout.
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N387FR, is an Airbus A320-251N (A320neo) completed in 2021 with manufacturer serial number 10708. The aircraft is owned and operated by Frontier Airlines, a corporation based in the United States, and is registered in the US registry. Public records of significant registry actions or changes in ownership for this specific tail number are Not published. The airframe is configured and maintained in line with Frontier Airlines’ high-density single-class operations.
The aircraft operates in a high-density, single-class configuration with a 186-seat cabin tailored to Frontier Airlines’ low-cost carrier network. Typical mission profiles for this airframe emphasize short- to medium-haul point-to-point routes within the carrier’s domestic and near-international network, leveraged by the neo’s improved fuel efficiency and range. Avionics and systems conform to the A320neo family standards as delivered by Airbus in 2021; specific retrofits or unique amenity packages for this tail number are Not published. Maintenance and operational scheduling follow Frontier’s corporate programs and the regulatory requirements of the US registry.
The A320-251N (A320neo) belongs to Airbus’s A320neo family, positioned for single-aisle operators seeking improved fuel burn and lower operating costs relative to previous-generation A320ceo models. With twin CFM LEAP-1A26 engines delivering 27,120 lbf each, the type competes with Boeing 737 MAX variants in airline short- to medium-range markets. Demand from low-cost carriers for high-density examples like this 186-seat configuration supports strong in-service utilization, while resale considerations center on engine maintenance status, remaining airframe life, and fleet commonality—factors applicable to this specific 2021-built airframe.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N387FR | N101DU | N101NN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 10708 | 50020 | 5834 |
| Year Manufactured | 2021 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Duration of Flight | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | 7 Hours |
| Range | 3400 NM | 3600 NM | 3200 NM |
| Max Speed | 470 MPH | 470 MPH | 464 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 39000 ft | 41000 ft | 39800 ft |
| Max Passengers | 186 | 109 | 102 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |