N988NK

The airframe registered as N988NK is an Airbus-built narrow-body delivered in 2024, carrying manufacturer serial number 11733. This specific build is an Airbus A320-271N and is owned by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, a corporate trustee located in Salt Lake City, UT, US. The aircraft is U.S.-registered and configured for high-density single-class operations; it is operated in airline service by Spirit Airlines with a 190-seat cabin. Ownership is held by a corporate trustee rather than an airline lessor or carrier, and registry records reflect standard U.S. registration for a commercial passenger aircraft.

The airframe is fitted with a high-density 190-seat single-class cabin operated by Spirit Airlines, optimized for short- to medium-haul point-to-point low-cost carrier operations. Typical mission profiles exploit the aircraft’s 3,400 nm range and a cruise speed near 470 kts, enabling dense domestic and transcontinental sectors as well as select near-international routes from U.S. bases. Avionics fit on the A320neo family is standard for the type and supports modern airline operational needs; maintenance considerations are driven by the high-utilization, high-cycle nature of the single-class configuration. The corporate trustee ownership structure implies financial and registry actions are handled by the trustee entity rather than the operating carrier, affecting lien, leasing, or financing notices.

As an Airbus A320-271N, this airframe belongs to the A320neo family, positioned for operators seeking a balance of fuel efficiency and single-aisle capacity in the 150–190 seat class. The PW1127GA-JM engines provide thrust ratings of 26,345 lbf each, contributing to improved fuel burn versus previous generation models and supporting higher-density layouts. Competing models in the market include other A320neo variants and the Boeing 737 MAX family; resale and maintenance profiles are influenced by high-cycle utilization and airline interior density. Corporate trustee ownership and an airline-operated, high-density cabin make the airframe attractive to cost-sensitive carriers while requiring careful records oversight for remarketing or secondary-sales activity.