N642FR

This airframe, registered as N642FR, is an Airbus A321-271NX built by Airbus S.A.S. in 2024 with manufacturer serial number 11888. The aircraft is owned by WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE, a corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US, and is registered in the US registry. Configured in a high-density single-class layout for Frontier Airlines, the airframe entered service as a new-production narrowbody and retains a contemporary configuration and systems fit consistent with its 2024 build year. Ownership by a corporate trustee reflects common financing and asset-management arrangements for modern airline deliveries.

The cabin of N642FR is a 246-seat high-density single-class arrangement installed to Frontier Airlines commercial specification, prioritizing maximum economy capacity for short- to medium-haul network operations. Typical mission profiles for this configuration emphasize high-density, point-to-point domestic and transcontinental sectors within the aircraft’s 4,000 nm capability and cruise speed of 473 kts, optimized for airline turnarounds and slot-constrained airports. Avionics and systems are those standard to the A321neo family as delivered in 2024, and routine maintenance considerations align with contemporary A321neo inspection cycles and engine-specific maintenance planning for the IAE PW1133GA-JM powerplants. The US registration and trustee ownership also indicate the airframe is managed under a commercial financing structure common to fleet operators.

The Airbus A321-271NX occupies the single-aisle, high-capacity niche within the A320 family, offering extended range and higher seat densities compared with earlier A321ceo variants. Competing models include stretched narrowbodies and re-engined family members from both Airbus and Boeing, with buyer demand driven by airlines seeking fuel-efficient single-aisle types for dense short- to medium-haul routes. Resale and leasing considerations for this 2024-build airframe are favorable due to recent production date, modern engines (IAE PW1133GA-JM), and a high-density Frontier specification, though secondary-market value will reflect operator configuration and remaining lease or financing terms.