N744NK

This airframe, registered N744NK, is an Airbus-built narrowbody delivered in 2025 as an Airbus A321-271NX, constructor serial number 12425. The unit appears on production lists with a reported cabin allocation of C8 Business / Y227 Economy, a configuration notation that was recorded on manufacturing delivery documentation and contrasts with the typical single-class layouts operated by Spirit. The aircraft carries a US registration and entered service new from the factory; there are no public records of subsequent ownership transfers or major registry actions as of its build year. Condition indicators reflect a new-production status consistent with year of manufacture and manufacturer provenance from Airbus S.A.S..

The reported production-list cabin for this airframe is C8 Business / Y227 Economy, though the operator historically associated with similar tail registrations and deliveries (Spirit) typically configures A321neos in high-density single-class layouts; this dichotomy suggests the aircraft could be fitted at delivery for either mixed-service or reconfiguration. With a cruise speed of 450 kts and a range of 3,750 nm, the airframe is suited to medium-haul domestic and transborder missions from US bases, supporting frequent-rotation point-to-point operations. Maintenance and operational considerations center on the twin IAE PW1133G-JM geared turbofan installation, a modern engine type that influences scheduled shop visits and spares logistics relative to earlier narrowbody powerplants.

The Airbus A321-271NX belongs to the A321neo family, offering extended range and higher-capacity variants within the single-aisle market niche; with 235 seats and a 3,750 nm range, this airframe targets airlines seeking dense seating with transcontinental capability. Competing types occupy similar medium-haul roles, and demand in the lease/resale market is driven by high-utilization low-cost carriers and network carriers seeking incremental capacity. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial include the modern PW1100-series engine maintenance profile and the airframe’s recent build status, which generally supports stronger near-term residual values but also requires adherence to manufacturer-supported initial maintenance schedules.