N388FR

The airframe bearing tail number N388FR is an Airbus A320-251N (A320neo) delivered in 2022 with manufacturer serial number 10768. The airframe is registered in the US and is recorded as owned by Wilmington Trust Co, Trustee, a corporation/trustee based in Wilmington, Delaware, US. Public records for this individual airframe indicate a high-density single-class cabin fit typical of airline-operated public fleets; no separate private-operator history is published for this serial. The ownership entry through a corporate trustee suggests the aircraft is held in financial trust or lease-backed title custody rather than under direct airline ownership, a common registry arrangement for late-model commercial narrowbodies.

This specific A320neo, configured in a high-density single-class layout with approximately 186–190 economy seats, is optimized for short- to medium-haul, high-capacity operations. The cabin configuration reflects typical public fleet entries designed for maximum revenue seating rather than premium cabin amenities; in-service profiles would therefore focus on frequent rotation, quick turnarounds and dense route networks. With modern LEAP-1A engines, the airframe benefits from improved fuel burn and lower noise profiles compared with previous-generation A320ceo variants, impacting maintenance planning and engine shop visit scheduling. The trustee ownership structure can affect leasing arrangements, maintenance reserves and records management specific to this aircraft.

The Airbus A320-251N (A320neo) sits in the single-aisle narrowbody market niche emphasizing fuel efficiency and lower operating costs with LEAP engine options, competing chiefly with Boeing 737 MAX variants. The combination of about 3,400 nm range and 190-seat high-density capability makes it attractive for dense short- to medium-haul routes and high-demand point-to-point services. For buyers and lessors, late-build A320neo frames like this one offer strong resale and lease appeal, though considerations include airframe utilization, engine shop visit timing, and the implications of trustee-held title on transaction complexity.