N531VL

This airframe, registered N531VL, is an Airbus A320-271N built in 2017 with manufacturer serial number 7626. It is listed as owned and operated by Volaris, an airline based in Mexico City, Mexico, while carrying a US registration; the arrangement reflects cross-border registry practices between a Mexico-based operator and United States markings. The aircraft is equipped and maintained for high-density short- to medium-haul service and is valued at approximately $49,000,000 in current assessments. Its configuration and registry status have made it a candidate for deployment across Volaris’ network while retaining US-based regulatory documentation.

The airframe operates in a single-class, high-density cabin configured for approximately 186 all-economy seats, matching low-cost carrier capacity planning typical of its owner, Volaris. The cockpit is fitted with the Airbus A320 family flight deck, featuring a two-crew EFIS arrangement and dual FMS for standard commercial operations. Typical mission profiles for this A320-271N include short- and medium-range point-to-point routes within North America and into nearby international sectors, leveraging a cruise speed of 447 kts and a maximum practical range near 3,400 nm. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe center on the geared turbofan PW1127G-JM engines and fleet-common Airbus systems under Volaris’ line and base maintenance programs.

The Airbus A320-271N sits within the A320neo family as a narrow-body, medium-range jet optimized for low-cost carriers seeking improved fuel burn and capacity compared with earlier A320ceo variants. With a service ceiling of 39,800 ft and a high-density seating of 186, it competes in the same market segment as high-capacity variants of the Boeing 737 MAX family and other A320neo customer configurations. Resale and maintenance value for this 2017-built airframe reflects continued demand for fuel-efficient single-aisle types, though factors such as engine type, high-density cabin wear, and cross-border registration can influence lifecycle maintenance planning and secondary market pricing.