N405FR

This entry covers airframe N405FR, an Airbus-built narrow-body delivered in 2025 with manufacturer's serial number 12896. The type is the Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) and the unit is owned and operated by the U.S.-based corporate carrier Frontier Airlines; its registration is listed as US. The aircraft entered service directly to its single corporate owner and operator, and its short operational history has been characterized by standard entry-into-service activity for a new airliner. Delivered new in 2025 to Frontier Airlines, the airframe exhibits the contemporary configuration and engine selection typical of its build year, with no separate ownership transfers recorded in the supplied data.

The cabin of N405FR is configured for 180 seats reflecting a single-aisle high-density layout typical for low-cost carrier operations. Avionics and systems conform to the A320neo family standard fit for medium-range route structures; this airframe’s engine fit of Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM supports the airline’s focus on fuel efficiency and lower trip costs. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft include medium-haul domestic and transcontinental flights within and from the United States, leveraging a design range of 3,400 nm and cruise speed near 450 kts. Maintenance considerations align with manufacturer programs for the neo family and operator maintenance practices at Frontier’s U.S. bases, with standard scheduled checks reflecting the aircraft’s new-build status.

The Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) occupies the single-aisle medium-range market niche emphasizing improved fuel burn and lower operating costs versus prior-generation A320ceo models. In this configuration, competing types include the Boeing 737 MAX family and other A320neo variants with alternative engine selections. Demand from carriers like Frontier Airlines is driven by high-density seating economics and fleet commonality; resale considerations for a 2025-built airframe benefit from contemporary engine selection and full-service manufacturer support, while long-term maintenance planning follows established neo-series intervals and shop visit expectations. The aircraft’s technical limits—cruise of 450 kts and ceiling 39,800 ft—align with peer performance metrics in its class.