N717NK

The airframe bearing tail number N717NK is an Airbus-built narrowbody delivered in 2024, configured as an Airbus A321-271NX with manufacturer serial number 11851. The airframe is owned and operated by Spirit Airlines, Inc., a United States-based corporation; its registration is listed as US. Delivered directly into Spirit Airlines' fleet upon build completion in 2024, the airframe is maintained in a high-utilization, low-cost carrier configuration consistent with operator practice. Condition highlights for this individual ship reflect a new-production status at delivery and the standard acceptance checks and entry-into-service maintenance associated with a factory-new Airbus single-aisle.

The aircraft carries a high-density single-aisle passenger layout reported by the operator at approximately 235 seats; operator variants and retrofit possibilities may lead to differing seat counts over the aircraft’s service life. With a design range of 4,000 nm and a cruise speed around 450 kts, this A321neo variant is typically employed on high-capacity short- to medium-haul trunk routes and transcontinental sectors within Spirit Airlines’ U.S.-centric network. Cabin fit reflects the airline’s single-class, high-density emphasis with minimal premium seating, and maintenance considerations follow common A321neo practices including engine-specific checks for the PW1133G-JM geared turbofan and airframe scheduled maintenance aligned with operator utilization rates.

As an A321-271NX, this airframe belongs to Airbus’s A321neo family, aimed at replacing older narrowbodies by offering improved fuel efficiency and range compared with legacy A321ceo models. The configuration targets the low-cost, high-density market where seat-mile economics and single-aisle commonality are prioritized; comparable competitor types include stretched variants of the Boeing 737 MAX series. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe mirror typical neo-family dynamics: strong demand among low-cost carriers for high-capacity layouts, engine-specific maintenance planning for PW1000G family units, and generally favorable residual value for new-production A321neos entering service in the mid-2020s.