N947NK

The airframe bearing tail number N947NK is an Airbus-built A320neo delivered in 2021, manufacturer serial number 10683. The aircraft is recorded as owned by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE, a corporate trustee based in Wilmington, DE; this trustee ownership is the principal recorded change in the airframe’s documented history. The U.S. registration status is US, and the FAA/registry entry specifically lists a certified seating configuration of 190 seats. Registry notes and corporate disclosures for this airframe highlight its high-density single-class layout and trustee-held financial ownership rather than an individual airline equity holding.

The aircraft is fitted with an operator-configured single-class high-density cabin consistent with the A320neo family’s high-capacity configurations; corporate disclosures note that typical A320neo layouts for comparable operators are around 182 seats, while the FAA/registry certifies 190 seats for this specific airframe. Its mission profile corresponds to short- to medium-haul, high-frequency point-to-point routes within a transcontinental or regional network, exploiting the A320neo’s enhanced fuel efficiency and extended range of 3,400 nm. Avionics and systems are in line with Airbus A320-271N standards; maintenance considerations for this aircraft type include lifecycle management of the PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines and airframe-specific checks consistent with high-density, high-utilization operations. Not published valuation data limits specific remarks on market condition for this airframe.

The Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) occupies the single-aisle, narrowbody market niche emphasizing reduced fuel burn and lower operating costs compared with legacy A320ceo models. Competing models in the same segment include advanced variants of the Boeing 737 MAX series and other A320neo family members with different engine fits. Demand from low-cost carriers and high-utilization operators favors high-density seating and the PW1127G-JM engine’s fuel efficiency, but resale and maintenance considerations center on engine shop visit costs, remaining airframe life, and fleet commonality for potential buyers or lessors.