N646FR

The airframe bearing tail number N646FR is an Airbus A321-271NX completed in 2024 with manufacturer serial number 11952. The aircraft is owned and operated by Frontier Airlines, a United States-based corporation, and is registered in the US civil registry. Since delivery it has remained within the operator’s fleet, with no public record of transfer, leasing, or major registry actions beyond standard entry-into-service formalities. Condition and valuation notes are operator-held; the airframe entered service as a current-production narrowbody with no widely reported airworthiness concerns.

This specific A321-271NX is outfitted in a 240-seat all-economy (Y240) cabin configuration tailored to high-density short- and medium-haul operations typical of its operator. Avionics and systems conform to Airbus S.A.S. production standards for the A321neo family, supporting modern flight-deck automation and performance management suitable for efficient airline operations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe emphasize high-utilization trunk and leisure routes where the combination of extended range and high seat count maximizes point-to-point capacity from Frontier’s U.S. bases. Maintenance considerations align with Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan logistics and Airbus line-maintenance practices; fleet-level scheduling focuses on high aircraft utilization and component-on-condition programs.

The Airbus A321-271NX sits within the A320neo family niche as a stretched, higher-capacity single-aisle optimized for operators seeking single-class density with extended range; the A321-271NX designation denotes the -271 customer/engine/variant specification. It competes with other high-capacity single-aisles, notably the Boeing 737 MAX 9/10 and A321 variants from other engine choices, where buyers prioritize seats-per-trip and range. Market demand for high-density, long-range single-aisles remains strong for low-cost carriers, supporting resale prospects for well-maintained examples. Maintenance and resale considerations hinge on engine type (PW1133G) supportability and the airframe’s all-economy layout when positioning for secondary carriers or conversion prospects.