N965NK

The airframe bearing tail number N965NK is an Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) built in 2022 with manufacturer serial number 11124. The airframe is owned by SMBC Aviation Capital, a corporation and aircraft lessor based in Dublin, Ireland, and is U.S.-registered for operation. Leased to operators from the SMBC portfolio, this specific A320neo is configured and maintained for high-density single-class service and shows the typical late-model airframe characteristics associated with 2022-production Airbus narrowbodies. Registry and operator actions are limited to the public data provided, with the aircraft noted for its contemporary engines and cabin layout relative to fleet peers.

The cabin of N965NK is a single-class, high-density layout seating 182 passengers, published as 8 Big Front + 174 Deluxe Leather on seat maps, indicating a denser, premium-leaning single-cabin fit. The flight deck is the Airbus A320-family standard EFIS-based avionics suite, supporting common pilot training and fleet interoperability. Typical mission profiles enabled by the airframe’s 3,400 nm range and cruise of 447 kts include short- to medium-haul point-to-point and high-utilization leisure or scheduled services; the ceiling of 39,800 ft allows efficient cruise and traffic-avoiding routings. Owned by a Dublin-based lessor and carrying U.S. registration, maintenance and lease-return considerations follow standard lessor oversight practices for contemporary neo-series aircraft.

The Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) sits in the single-aisle, medium-range market niche prioritizing fuel efficiency and lower per-seat operating costs versus previous-generation A320ceo models. Powered in this airframe by Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines, it competes with latest-generation narrowbodies from Boeing and other A320neo family variants in airline and lessor demand. The high-density 182-seat interior and modern avionics make N965NK attractive for carriers seeking capacity on trunk and leisure routes, while resale and maintenance considerations reflect typical neo-series metrics: newer serial (11124) and 2022 build year reduce near-term heavy maintenance compared with older fleet members.