N979NK

This airframe, registered as N979NK, is an Airbus A320-271N built by AIRBUS SAS in 2023 with manufacturer serial number 11394. The aircraft is recorded as owned by UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE, a Corporation based in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and carries a United States registration. As a recent-build A320neo-family frame with a high-density cabin, N979NK entered service with contemporary avionics and Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan propulsion, and is held in trustee ownership rather than direct airline asset custodianship. No public record of earlier operators or notable registry actions beyond its U.S. registration is published for this specific airframe.

The cabin is outfitted in a high-density single-class 190-seat configuration reflecting a Spirit Airlines–style low-cost layout, maximizing passenger capacity for short-to-medium-haul operations. The flight deck is the Airbus A320 family standard glass cockpit with digital displays and fly-by-wire flight controls, supporting modern airline operational procedures and commonality with other A320-family types. With a range of 3,400 nm and cruise speed of 450 kts, this airframe is typically suited to dense point-to-point and regional trunk routes where high seat density and low unit cost are prioritized. As a trustee-owned asset, maintenance and lease deployment decisions for this specific airframe are likely managed by the owner or an appointed lessor or operator under standard industry protocols for neo-family aircraft.

The Airbus A320-271N airframe represented by N979NK sits within the A320neo family niche as a fixed-wing, multi-engine single-aisle workhorse optimized for high-capacity, short-to-medium-range service. Its PW1127G-JM engines and modern avionics reflect current airline preferences for fuel efficiency and cockpit commonality. The high-density 190-seat layout on a 2023-build frame makes this airframe attractive for low-cost carriers seeking immediate revenue-generating capacity while its trustee ownership structure influences flexibility in leasing, lifecycle management, and resale considerations.