N740NK

This airframe, registered as N740NK, is an Airbus model A321-271NX completed in 2024 with manufacturer serial number 12055. The airframe is owned by ALC A321 62024 LLC, a corporation based in Los Angeles, CA, US, and carries a United States registration; it was delivered configured for a high-density carrier. Notable registry facts include its single corporate owner entry and assignment into a 246-seat configuration for Spirit Airlines; its estimated market valuation at completion is $129,500,000. The aircraft is a factory-new, fixed-wing multi-engine type built by Airbus S.A.S. and listed for service in standard line condition for an in-service narrowbody airliner.

The cabin is a 246-seat high-density single-class (ULCC) layout for Spirit Airlines, indicating an ultra-low-cost carrier mission profile focused on dense seating and high seat-mile productivity. Typical operations for this airframe will center on short- to medium-haul trunk and leisure routes where quick turnarounds and maximum passenger capacity are prioritized; cruise performance of 473 kts and a 4,000 nm range allow network flexibility within that mission set. Avionics and system fits are those standard to the A321-271NX line fitment for narrowbody carriers, and maintenance considerations reflect the high-utilization ULCC configuration with corresponding cabin wear and scheduled heavy maintenance cycles. The U.S. registration and single corporate owner simplify administrative oversight and leasing arrangements.

The A321-271NX sits in the A320neo family niche addressing operators seeking increased capacity and range for single-aisle operations; with 2× IAE PW1133GA-JM engines rated at 33,110 lbf each, it presents a competitive fuel-efficiency and thrust profile. Competing models include other long-range single-aisle types in the same class, and buyer demand is strong among low-cost carriers and lessors pursuing high-density variants. Resale and maintenance considerations reflect the dense 246-seat interior and ULCC utilization pattern, which can accelerate cabin refurbishment cycles but retain value due to market demand for high-capacity single-aisle aircraft.