N958NK

The airframe bearing tail number N958NK is an Airbus-built narrowbody, model Airbus A320-271N, constructor serial number 10860, completed in 2022. The aircraft is owned and operated by Spirit Airlines, Inc., a corporation based in Miramar, FL, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. Entered into service in 2022 with Spirit Airlines and retained on the carrier’s single-type fleet roster, the airframe is presented in a high-density configuration typical of its operator. Valuation and detailed condition reports are Not published.

The aircraft is fitted in a single-class, high-density Spirit layout with approximately 182 seats, which explicitly includes 8 Big Front Seats with the remainder configured as economy seating. Operated from Spirit’s base in Miramar, FL, US, the airframe serves the airline’s short- to medium-haul network profile consistent with its published range of 3,400 nm and cruise speed of 450 kts. Powered by two IAE PW1127G-JM turbofans, the type benefits from the fuel-efficiency and maintenance commonality objectives of newer-generation geared turbofan engines, which are considerations for operator maintenance planning. The US registration status subjects the aircraft to Federal Aviation Administration oversight and standard US airworthiness tracking.

The Airbus A320-271N belongs to the A320neo family, a narrowbody platform aimed at fuel-efficient single-aisle operations and high-density short- to medium-range routes. In the market it competes directly with contemporary single-aisle types, where operators prioritize seat-mile economics and commonality across fleets. Demand for neo-family aircraft remains strong among low-cost carriers seeking lower per-seat operating costs; resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe are influenced by its 2022 manufacture, high-density interior, and the installed IAE PW1127G-JM engines which tie lifecycle support and aftermarket value to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G family ecosystem.