N521VL

This airframe is registered as N521VL, an Airbus-built narrow-body delivered in 2013 with manufacturer serial number 5651. It is an Airbus A320-233 produced by Airbus (Airbus S.A.S.) and bears a United States registration (US). Ownership timeline and operator/home-base details are Not published, and there are no publicly noted registry actions or valuation highlights for this specific airframe beyond its factory specification.

The cabin of this A320-233 is configured as a single-class, high-density layout with 174 economy seats, optimized for greater passenger count rather than premium or mixed-class service. Specific avionics fit and outfitting details are Not published; typical A320 avionics packages can be assumed but are not confirmed for this serial. Operationally the airframe’s approximately 2,870 nm range and 450 kt cruise speed suit short- to medium-haul trunk routes and high-frequency point-to-point services. Maintenance considerations for this individual aircraft center on its twin IAE V2527-A5 engines, each rated at 26,500 lbf, and on managing wear consistent with high-density passenger operations; documentation of airframe condition and recent heavy checks is Not published.

The A320-233 belongs to the A320 family, a fixed-wing multi-engine platform positioned in the single-aisle, short-to-medium-haul market niche. With a service ceiling of 39,000 ft and a cruise of 450 kt, it competes with similar single-aisle types in terms of range and mission flexibility; direct competitive alternatives often include later A320neo variants and narrow-body types from other manufacturers. Buyer and charter demand for a high-density 174-seat A320-233 typically favors operators seeking high seat-mile efficiency on dense routes, while resale and maintenance considerations reflect the engine type (IAE V2527-A5) and the aircraft’s production year (2013).