N959NK

This airframe, registered as N959NK, is an Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) completed in 2022 with manufacturer serial number 10921. The airframe is owned by Bank of Utah Trustee, a corporate lessor based in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and carries a US registration. The aircraft is assessed at approximately $54,000,000; no separate operator name or distinct historical operators are published, and the registry record identifies the trustee as the recorded owner.

The specific cabin on this airframe is configured in an operator high-density single-class passenger layout, reported as 174 seats in a dense layout suitable for high-capacity short- to medium-haul services. Avionics fit and airline-specific interior options are not published for this individual aircraft; maintenance and operational support follow standard A320neo-type scheduled maintenance practices and engine shop visit intervals associated with the PW1127G-JM powerplant. With a listed range of 3,500 nm and cruise speed of 447 kts, the aircraft is typically employed on domestic and transcontinental sectors or high-frequency regional trunk routes where high seat density is prioritized over premium-class accommodations.

As an Airbus A320neo-family derivative, the Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) occupies the single-aisle, narrow-body performance niche focused on fuel-efficient short- to medium-range operations. Competing models include the Boeing 737 MAX family and other re-engined narrowbodies, with demand driven by low-cost carriers, high-density short-haul operators, and leasing companies. Factors affecting resale and leasing considerations for this specific 2022 airframe include its high-density 174-seat layout, the commonality benefits of the A320neo fleet, and the PW1127G-JM engine type; these elements influence remarketing flexibility and potential conversion costs for operators seeking different cabin mixes.