N982NK

This airframe, registered as N982NK, is an Airbus-built narrowbody delivered in 2023 as an Airbus A320-271N with manufacturer serial number 11435. The certificate of ownership lists the proprietor as BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, a corporate trustee based in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and the aircraft is registered in the US. The airframe is documented as a finance/lease asset held in trust rather than operated by a named airline; its registration and trustee ownership reflect a financial custody arrangement rather than direct airline operation. Condition and valuation are recorded in registry entries consistent with a recent production build, with no publicized damage or major incident history in the provided data.

The cabin of this airframe is configured in a high-density single-class economy layout, described as airline-configured, indicating a focus on short- to medium-haul high-capacity revenue service rather than premium or long-range executive use. Avionics and systems are consistent with the A320neo family specification for aircraft of this build year, supporting typical transcontinental and regional trunk routes within the aircraft’s 3,400 nm range and cruise speed near 447 kts. Operator base is not listed beyond trustee ownership in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and routine maintenance considerations will follow Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engine maintenance schedules and Airbus A320neo airframe service bulletins applicable to a 2023 production shipset. The trustee ownership implies ongoing asset management activities such as lease placement or remarketing rather than line-operation specifics.

As an instance of the A320neo family, the Airbus A320-271N occupies the narrowbody single-aisle medium-range market niche competing against contemporary re-engined single-aisles. The PW1127G-JM powerplants contribute to improved fuel efficiency and lower noise compared with legacy models, supporting operator demand for high-density fleet deployments on core short- to medium-haul routes. From a resale and maintenance perspective, a 2023-built airframe like 11435 benefits from remaining structural life and manufacturer support, while trustee-held assets commonly transition through leasing markets where condition, configuration, and engine shop visit timing heavily influence remarketing value.