N972NK

This airframe, registered as N972NK, is an Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) built in 2022 with manufacturer serial number 11173. The aircraft is owned by Spirit Airlines, Inc. (a corporation based in Dania Beach / Miramar, FL, US) and carries a US registration. Delivered new in 2022 to its current corporate owner, the airframe is noted for its high-density layout and contemporary neo-series systems; its estimated market valuation is $55,000,000, reflecting a late-production narrowbody in active airline service.

The airframe is configured in a single-class high-density 174-seat, all-economy cabin in the operator's standard Spirit configuration, optimized for maximum passenger count on short- and medium-haul sectors. Avionics are the standard Airbus A320-family integrated flight deck incorporating EFIS and Fly-By-Wire controls, supporting modern airline operational workflows and common pilot type rating procedures. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft leverage its 3,400 nm range and 470 kts cruise speed to operate dense point-to-point domestic and near-international sectors from its operator base in South Florida. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft center on neo-series Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan support and high-utilization cabin turnaround cycles consistent with ultra-low-cost carrier operations.

As an A320neo-series airframe, this Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) occupies the narrowbody single-aisle market niche emphasizing fuel efficiency and unit-cost reduction through high-density seating and modern turbofan technology. The combination of PW1127G-JM engines, a 174-seat layout and a 3,400 nm range positions the type for carriers prioritizing high-frequency, short- to medium-range networks. Market and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe include residual-value sensitivity to engine support agreements and the effects of dense cabin configuration on interior refurbishment cycles and remarketing prospects.