N657FR

Airbus A321-271NX (271NX)

Airbus

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Duration of Flight

4000 NM

Range

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Max Speed

N657FR

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
240
Range
Range
4000 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
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Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
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Max Speed
Max Speed
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Basic Information

Year Manufactured2024
LocationUnited States
Registration NumberN657FR
OwnershipFrontier Airlines
Serial Number12276

Airframe

Data valid as of 2025-11-26
AFTT (hrs)
Current
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Flight
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Landings/Cycles
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Flight
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Nautical Miles
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Flight
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-06-27N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-05-31N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-08-16N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-08-17N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Airbus A321-271NX (271NX)

Overview

U.S. registration N657FR, Airbus A321-271NX, MSN 12276; delivered to Frontier Airlines in 2024 (delivery reported 2024-12-03).

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM
  • Range: 4000 nm
  • Seats: 240

Operations & Cabin

High-density single-class (approx. 240 seats) Frontier high-density economy layout; standard A321neo/Airspace cabin elements (slimline seats, modern overhead bins) reported for this operator

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered in the United States as N657FR, is an Airbus-built narrow-body identified as the Airbus A321-271NX with manufacturer serial number 12276 and a build year of 2024. The aircraft is owned and operated by Frontier Airlines, a United States-based corporation, and carries a US registration. Its configuration and operator assignment reflect a high-density, single-class layout tailored to Frontier's fleet requirements, and the type is officially recorded under US registry actions as N657FR.

This specific A321-271NX is outfitted in a high-density single-class cabin, listed at approximately 240 seats, oriented toward maximum passenger capacity on its assigned missions. As an airframe under Frontier Airlines' ownership, it will operate within the carrier’s established route structure and maintenance network in the United States. The cabin configuration prioritizes seating density over premium separation, consistent with the single-class designation. Routine operational and maintenance activities for this airframe follow Frontier’s corporate procedures as applied to its registered US fleet.

As an Airbus A321-271NX, serial 12276, this airframe represents the manufacturer’s high-capacity, longer-range single-aisle offering associated with the A321neo family designation. Equipped with two Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM geared turbofan engines and a stated range of 4,000 nautical miles, the airframe is positioned for extended single-aisle sectors while sustaining high-density seating. Ownership by a US-based carrier and the specific single-class fit indicate a market placement focused on high-frequency, high-capacity operations within the owning airline’s network.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN657FRN101DUN101NN
Serial Number (MSN)12276500205834
Year Manufactured202420182013
Duration of FlightN/A8 Hours7 Hours
Range4000 NM3600 NM3200 NM
Max SpeedN/A470 MPH464 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service CeilingN/A41000 ft39800 ft
Max Passengers240109102
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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