N393FR

This entry covers airframe N393FR, an Airbus-built narrowbody delivered in 2022 with manufacturer serial number 10919. The aircraft, a Airbus A320-251N, is held under trust by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, a corporate owner based in Salt Lake City, UT, US; it operates in a Frontier Airlines configuration and is enrolled on the US registry. Recorded under US registration upon delivery in 2022, the airframe is an early-production member of the neo-variant A320 family and reflects contemporary lease/trust ownership structures common to modern airline fleet financing. Maintenance and valuation are consistent with a 2022-built, lightly used single-aisle airliner in high-density passenger service.

Airframe N393FR is configured in a Frontier Airlines high-density single-class layout accommodating approximately 180–190 economy seats, reflecting the carrier’s focus on high-capacity short- to medium-haul operations. The flight deck uses the standard Airbus A320 integrated flight deck with electronic flight instrument systems and fly-by-wire controls, aligning its avionics and crew procedures with the wider A320neo fleet. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include domestic and near-international sectors within the quoted 3,500 nm range at cruise speeds near 447 kts and operational ceilings up to 41,000 ft. Ownership by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE implies commercial leasing or trust-holding arrangements that affect maintenance oversight, lessor reporting, and end-of-term return conditions.

The Airbus A320-251N sits in the single-aisle, medium-range market niche where fuel-efficient LEAP-powered neo models compete directly with contemporary narrowbodies. With twin CFM LEAP-1A26 engines and a high-density seating option, this configuration targets low-cost carriers and dense short-haul networks. Buyer and charter demand for late-production neo airframes remains strong due to improved fuel burn and commonality benefits, while resale and maintenance considerations focus on engine shop visit timing, airframe cycles from high-density usage, and lease/trust transfer documentation tied to trustees such as BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE.