N961AV

This airframe, registered as N961AV, is an Airbus A320-214 built in 2009 with manufacturer serial number 3961. The aircraft is recorded as owned by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE, a corporate trustee based in Wilmington, DE, US, and is registered in the US. Held in trust by the Wilmington Trust corporate trustee, the airframe’s paperwork indicates typical institutional ownership rather than direct airline ownership or private operation. Registry information identifies it as a 2009-production A320 series airliner with a high-density interior and the standard US registration actions associated with corporate trusteeship.

The cabin is outfitted in a high-density single-aisle mainline layout, operator-listed as 182 seats, reflecting a short- to medium-haul, high-capacity mission profile common to low-cost or high-frequency mainline operations. With a 3,300 nm range and a cruise speed of 447 kts, the airframe is suited to domestic and transcontinental sectors as well as some thin long-range markets when configured for high-density carriage. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft include the airframe’s age since its 2009 build and the common support network for the CFM56-5B4 powerplants, which influence overhaul cycles and parts availability. The trustee ownership model suggests centralized recordkeeping and routine oversight rather than direct operator-managed maintenance programs.

The Airbus A320-214 belongs to the A320 family, a narrow-body platform occupying the short- to medium-range single-aisle market niche and competing directly with variants of the Boeing 737 family. With two CFM56-5B4 engines delivering 27,000 lbf each, the type balances operational efficiency and commonality across large airline fleets, supporting strong demand in the used-aircraft and leasing markets. For buyers and lessors, considerations specific to this airframe include seat-density configuration (182 seats), its 2009 vintage affecting remaining service life, and established aftermarket support for engines and airframe components that influence maintenance, lease turnbacks, and resale value.