N658FR

This airframe, registered as N658FR, is an Airbus-built narrowbody delivered in 2024 with manufacturer serial number 12216. The type designation for the airframe is Airbus A321-271NX, and it is owned and operated by Frontier Airlines (a Corporation based in the United States). The aircraft carries a United States registration and entered commercial service in a high-density configuration tailored to ultra-low-cost carrier operations. No other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are recorded for this specific serial in the supplied data.

This airframe is fitted with an all-economy high-density 240-seat layout intended for ULCC (ultra-low-cost carrier) operations, prioritizing maximum capacity over premium accommodations. The configuration supports a route profile that exploits the quoted 4,000 nm range and high seating density, enabling long thin sectors or high-capacity medium-haul flows from the operator’s U.S. bases. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft reflect its fixed-wing multi-engine category and the intensive utilization typical of high-density airline rotations; the powerplant combination of Pratt & Whitney PW1133G engines rated at 33,110 lbf each informs engine-out performance and scheduled shop visits. Cabin and systems provisioning are oriented toward cost-efficient turnarounds and durable interiors consistent with ULCC economics.

The Airbus A321-271NX example represented by N658FR occupies a performance niche defined by high-capacity, extended-range operation within a single-aisle airframe envelope. With a 4,000 nm capability combined with a 240-seat all-economy fit, this airframe targets operators seeking maximum revenue seats on long thin or dense short-to-medium sectors. From a market perspective, such high-density configurations influence resale and remarketing dynamics, as potential buyers must accommodate an interior refit to attract full-fare networks; maintenance planning likewise aligns to the intensive sortie rates implied by the ULCC configuration.