N712NK

This airframe, registered as N712NK, is an Airbus A321-271NX built by Airbus S A S in 2023 with manufacturer's serial number 11570. The airframe is held by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE (a corporation located in Wilmington, DE, US) and is recorded on the US registry. The cabin is documented in a high-density Spirit Airlines operator configuration, and the registry lists 246 seats; the ownership structure indicates financing or trust custody rather than direct airline ownership. The airframe’s assessed market value is $62,000,000, and its condition and operational role reflect contemporary narrowbody, high-utilization service typical of low-cost carriers.

The cabin is configured in a high-density layout consistent with Spirit Airlines’ operator arrangements; registry data specifically lists 246 seats though airline layout can vary by operator. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short- to medium-haul, high-frequency campus-to-campus services exploiting the A321neo family’s improved fuel efficiency and range. Avionics and systems fit comply with the A321-271NX standard specification for the type; maintenance considerations are those common to high-utilization narrowbodies with trust-held ownership, where lessor/financier custodians often coordinate scheduled heavy checks. The US registration and trustee ownership suggest the aircraft may be subject to lease arrangements and repositioning between operators as commercial demand dictates.

The Airbus A321-271NX sits in the A320neo family niche offering extended range and higher single-aisle capacity relative to earlier A320ceo models, targeting dense short- to transcontinental routes. Competing models include high-capacity variants of the Boeing 737 MAX family and other A321neo derivatives. Demand among low-cost carriers and leisure operators remains strong for high-density A321neos; resale and remarketing typically address interior reconfiguration costs and lease transfer conditions. Trustee ownership by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE underscores common financing structures influencing maintenance scheduling, remarketing timelines, and residual value recovery.