N980AV

This airframe, registered as N980AV, is an Airbus A320-214 built in 2009 with manufacturer serial number 3980. It is recorded in the fleet of Avianca of Colombia, reflecting an operator assignment that places the aircraft in South American scheduled service while retaining a US registration. The twinjet is powered by CFM-series turbofans and configured for medium-haul operations; maintenance status and recent valuation records are not published in the supplied data. Notable registry points include its US registration staffed to a Colombian carrier, an arrangement sometimes used for leasing or transfer arrangements between jurisdictions.

The cabin of this A320 is laid out in a two-class configuration with 12 business and 168 economy seats (total 180), which supports dense short- to medium-haul route structures typical for Latin American carriers. With a cruise speed of 447 kts and a maximum operating ceiling of 39,000 ft, the airplane is suitable for point-to-point international flights up to about 3,300 nm, covering transcontinental sectors and regional trunk routes. Avionics fit and specific in-service modifications are not detailed in the provided data; standard A320 flightdeck equipment and common airline avionics packages are implied by model. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe would follow Airbus A320-series schedules and CFM56 engine shop visits consistent with its build year of 2009.

The Airbus A320-214 sits within the A320 family as a high-utilization, single-aisle narrowbody serving the 150–180 seat market niche. Competing types include the Boeing 737-800 and later single-aisle derivatives; demand from airlines and lessors for A320-family airframes remains strong due to commonality and fleet flexibility. For a 2009-built airframe like N980AV, buyers and operators typically weigh airframe hours, engine cycles on the two CFM56-5B series engines, and interior condition when assessing maintenance and resale prospects.