N718FR

This airframe, registered as N718FR, is an Airbus-built narrowbody delivered in 2017 as a Airbus A321-211 with manufacturer serial number 7575. It is held in trust by WELLS FARGO TRUST CO NA TRUSTEE, a corporate owner based in Columbia, MD, US, and is registered in the US. The combination of a 199-seat high-density cabin and CFM56 powerplants indicates a configuration optimized for high-utilization short- to medium-haul airline service; ownership in trust form suggests fleet financing or lease-backed status rather than direct operator control.

The airframe is outfitted in a 199-seat single-class (3-3 economy) high-density layout, suited to dense short-to-medium-haul networks and high-frequency point-to-point operations. With a cruise of 447 kts and a maximum practical range of 3,215 nm, typical missions would include transcontinental and regional trunk routes where seat density and turnaround economy are priorities. The twin CFM56-5B3/3 engines provide established, widely supported propulsion, which can simplify line maintenance planning for operators or lessors. As configured, the aircraft is likely to experience high cycle counts and interior wear relative to lower-density layouts, factors that are material to maintenance scheduling and cabin refurbishment planning for this specific airframe.

The Airbus A321-211 sits within the A320 family niche as a higher-capacity single-aisle type offering extended range and greater seat density compared with shorter A320 variants. It competes directly with models such as the Boeing 737-800 in legacy fleets and is commonly acquired by airlines and lessors targeting dense short- to medium-haul markets. Common market considerations for this serial and configuration include established aftermarket support for CFM56 engines, the economic implications of a 199-seat high-density cabin on residual value, and the typical demand from carriers seeking high-capacity single-class aircraft for peak short-haul sectors.