N396FR

The airframe bearing registration N396FR is an Airbus-built narrowbody delivered in 2022, carrying manufacturer's serial number 11155. It is owned and operated by Frontier Airlines, an airline operator based in the United States, and is operated in the carrier’s standard high-density configuration. Entered service with Frontier in 2022 and has been maintained under the operator’s in-house programs since delivery; notable registry actions are limited to its U.S. registration and standard commercial entry into service. Condition and valuation highlights are recorded by the operator and less frequently published publicly, but the airframe is a recent-build example of the type with limited in-service hours compared with older A320 family members.

The aircraft is outfitted in a 186-seat single-class high-density economy configuration (Frontier standard), optimized for short- to medium-haul point-to-point and network feeder missions typical of a low-cost carrier. Its avionics fit is the Airbus A320 family flight deck, featuring an integrated glass cockpit and fly-by-wire controls, supporting standard airline operational procedures and advanced flight-envelope protections. Typical mission profiles emphasize high utilization and quick turnarounds on domestic U.S. sectors within the aircraft’s 3,400 nm range and cruise speed near 470 kts; maintenance considerations focus on LEAP engine support and A320neo-series avionics/software updates under Frontier’s maintenance program. The aircraft operates under U.S. registration and civil airworthiness regulations applicable to fixed-wing multi-engine transport category operations.

The Airbus A320-251N configuration represents the A320neo family niche of single-aisle, medium-range airliners offering improved fuel efficiency through LEAP engines. It competes in airline fleets against other neo-family variants and rival single-aisles with similar seating and range profiles. Demand among low-cost carriers remains strong for high-density variants like this example due to favorable seat-mile economics; resale and maintenance considerations emphasize LEAP engine support, airframe age, and remaining structural/component life, all of which are favorable for a 2022-build airframe with serial 11155.