N944NK
Airbus A320-271N (271N)
Airbus S.A.S.
8 Hours
Duration of Flight
3500 NM
Range
473 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-12 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2024-06-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2023-04-28 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2022-11-19 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2022-08-07 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Airbus A320-271N (271N)
Overview
Delivered July 16, 2021 to Spirit Airlines; active in Spirit's A320neo fleet (MSN 10545). Certificate/airworthiness dates not available from public FAA pages fetched.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM (27075 lbf each)
- Range: 3500 nm
- Cruise: 450 kts
- Seats: 182
- Ceiling: 39000 ft
Operations & Cabin
High-density single-class 182-seat layout (Spirit configuration; includes Big Front options in forward rows) High-density leather economy seating with Spirit 'Big Front' premium seats available; airline-fitted cabin for high-capacity short/medium-haul operations.
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered N944NK, is an Airbus A320neo-series narrowbody, model Airbus A320-271N, manufactured by Airbus S.A.S. and completed in 2021 with manufacturer serial number 10545. The airframe is owned by Spirit Airlines, Inc. (a corporation based in Dania Beach, FL, US) and carries a United States registration (US). The aircraft’s provenance is straightforward: entered the Spirit Airlines fleet upon delivery in 2021 and has remained with the carrier since, reflecting no publicly recorded ownership transfers or registry changes. Condition and valuation specifics have not been published for this individual airframe.
This airframe is fitted in a High-density single-class 182-seat layout (Spirit configuration; includes Big Front options in forward rows) tailored to high-capacity short- to medium-haul operations. Avionics fit and specific line maintenance records for this individual serial are not published; operationally the aircraft is used in Spirit Airlines’ route network from its operator base in Dania Beach, FL, performing frequent, high-utilization point-to-point services within the aircraft’s 3,500 nm mission capability. Typical deployment emphasizes high-density seating economics and rapid turnarounds; maintenance considerations center on fleet-common components such as the Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines and A320neo-series systems.
The Airbus A320-271N occupies the A320neo family niche of fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft optimized for short- to medium-range trunk and point-to-point markets, offering improved fuel burn and lower noise relative to previous generation A320ceo models. Competing aircraft include the Boeing 737 MAX family and other A320neo variants; demand among low-cost carriers for high-density-configured neos remains strong. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect typical neo-series factors: sustained market interest, engine-specific maintenance planning for PW1127G-JM units, and residual value influenced by utilization and cabin configuration.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N944NK | N105DX | N105NN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 10545 | 10030 | 5904 |
| Year Manufactured | 2021 | 2020 | 2013 |
| Duration of Flight | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | 7 Hours |
| Range | 3500 NM | 3200 NM | 3200 NM |
| Max Speed | 473 MPH | 542 MPH | 542 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 39000 ft | 39000 ft | 39000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 182 | 191 | 0 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |