N973NK

This entry covers airframe N973NK, an Airbus-built single-aisle registered in the US and completed in 2023. The airframe serial number is 11192 and it is owned and operated by Spirit Airlines, based in Miramar, FL, USA. Delivered new to Spirit Airlines, the aircraft carries a high-density carrier configuration tailored to ultra‑low‑cost operations and shows the characteristics of a recent-production A320neo in current airline service.

The airplane is fitted in Spirit’s single-class high-density layout with approximately 182 seats including Big Front/premium rows alongside standard economy seating; Vector/HAECO seating modules are installed on this new A320neo. Typical mission use for the airframe aligns with short- to medium-haul network flying consistent with its 3,400 nm range and 450 kts cruise, operating from its operator base in Miramar, FL. The PW1127G geared turbofan engines define much of the aircraft’s operational profile and maintenance planning, while the dense cabin arrangement reflects the airline’s route and capacity strategy for maximizing seat miles on domestic and near-international sectors.

This airframe is an example of the Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) family produced by Airbus, representing the manufacturer’s neo-generation narrowbody intended to deliver fuel efficiency and improved per-seat economics compared with earlier variants. With 182 seats and a 3,400 nm range, the type occupies a performance niche focused on high-capacity short- and medium-haul markets. The presence of PW1127G (PW1100G family) engines and a carrier-specific high-density cabin are material factors in maintenance planning and potential secondary-market appeal, as both engine type and cabin refit options will influence prospective operators or lessors evaluating used examples.