N535VL

This entry describes airframe N535VL, an Airbus A321-271N (A321neo) built in 2018 with manufacturer's serial number 8087. The airframe is held by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE, a corporate trustee located in Wilmington, DE, US, and is registered in the US. As a high-density configuration delivered with an airline fit consistent with Volaris specifications, the airframe’s status and condition reflect its usage profile as a dense single-class short- to medium-haul workhorse; notable registry actions are limited to trustee ownership records rather than airline-operated title changes.

The cabin on N535VL is configured in a high-density single-class layout of approximately 222 seats, consistent with the Volaris airline configuration noted in manufacturer and operator specifications. This layout prioritizes seat count over premium amenities, aligning the aircraft to dense short- to medium-range service typically operated from base airports in North America and Latin America; typical mission profiles emphasize high-frequency, high-density routes within the aircraft’s 4,000 nm capability and cruise speed near 450 kts. Avionics and systems align with the A321neo family standards for commonality across operator fleets, while maintenance considerations are driven by the geared turbofan PW1133G-JM engines and high utilization rates inherent in single-class low-cost carrier operations. Trustee ownership suggests the airframe may be subject to lease arrangements, asset management oversight, or collateral structuring rather than direct airline ownership.

The Airbus A321-271N (A321neo) represented by N535VL sits in the narrowbody single-aisle market niche emphasizing improved fuel efficiency and range over earlier A321ceo models. Competing models include stretched Boeing 737 MAX variants and other A321neo family members; its PW1133G-JM engines and 39,000 ft ceiling offer operators route flexibility and favorable seat-mile economics when paired with a 222-seat high-density cabin. Buyer and lease demand for such high-density A321neos is shaped by low-cost carrier growth, fleet commonality benefits, and residual value considerations tied to engine program support and expected utilization.