N970NK

This airframe, registered as N970NK, is an Airbus A320neo series aircraft built in 2022 with manufacturer serial number 11067. The airframe is owned by UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE (a corporation based in Salt Lake City, UT, US) and is operated in a high-density configuration by Spirit Airlines; the U.S. registration is on file. Notable registry actions include its entry into U.S. registry under corporate trustee ownership, and its build status as a late-production Airbus A320-271N reflecting recent production standards and certification. The aircraft’s configuration and ownership structure are representative of contemporary airline-finance arrangements in the North American low-cost segment.

The aircraft operates with a high-density single-class cabin of approximately 190 seats as used by Spirit Airlines, optimized for short- to medium-haul point-to-point routes. The flight deck is the standard Airbus A320 digital fly-by-wire avionics suite, providing commonality with other A320 family types for crew training and airline fleet operations. Typical mission profiles leverage the A320-271N’s improved fuel efficiency and the PW1127G-JM geared turbofan performance for frequent turnarounds on transcontinental and dense intra-regional sectors. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect contemporary Pratt & Whitney GTF engine support agreements and avionics software currency consistent with a 2022 build; its trustee ownership implies asset-management-driven maintenance and records oversight.

The Airbus A320-271N occupies the single-aisle, high-capacity niche targeting airlines that require lower per-seat costs and extended range up to 3,500 nm. It competes with refreshed narrowbodies from rival manufacturers and later-generation variants of the same family, offering enhanced fuel burn and passenger capacity relative to earlier A320ceo models. Demand from low-cost carriers remains strong for high-density A320neos, supporting robust remarketing prospects, while maintenance and resale considerations center on GTF engine support, avionics commonality, and the aircraft’s 2022 production pedigree.