N617NK

This airframe, registered as N617NK, is an Airbus A320-232 built in 2012 with manufacturer serial number 5387. The airframe is owned by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, a corporate owner located in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and is registered in the US registry. The listing under a financial trustee indicates the aircraft has been held in corporate trust rather than operated directly by a single airline identity, and available records show the airframe’s configuration and ownership have been managed in that trust capacity. The aircraft is categorized as a fixed-wing multi-engine airplane and its registration history reflects a financial/asset-management ownership rather than an active airline operator.

The cabin is a high-density single-class layout comparable to Spirit-style configurations, accommodating approximately 180–200 economy seats within the 200-seat certified capacity; this reflects a role optimized for short- to medium-haul, high-capacity passenger transport. Typical mission profiles for this airframe prioritize high-density route sectors where seat-mile economics are paramount, up to the published maximum range of 3,300 nm and cruise speeds near 447 kts. Avionics fit and auxiliary equipment are consistent with the A320-200 family standard for a 2012 delivery, and maintenance considerations align with operator/owner regimes directed at high-utilization, single-class configurations. Given trustee ownership, operational deployments and maintenance cycles may be managed by third-party operators or lessor arrangements rather than the trustee itself.

The Airbus A320-232 sits within the A320 family niche of single-aisle, medium-range airliners, competing with contemporaneous narrowbodies in capacity and efficiency. Engines such as the IAE V2527-A5 provide thrust ratings around 24,800 lbf, supporting cruise and climb performance to a ceiling near 39,100 ft. Buyer and charter demand for high-density A320s remains strong on short- to medium-haul routes, while maintenance and resale considerations emphasize airframe cycle life, interior refurbishment from high-density layouts, and market appetite for aircraft delivered in the early 2010s.