N128AN 2014 Airbus A321-231

Overview

This airframe, registered as N128AN, is an Airbus A321-231 manufactured by Airbus S.A.S. and completed in 2014 with manufacturer serial number 6346. Ownership is held by American Airlines, Inc., a corporation based in Fort Worth, TX, USA, and the aircraft is registered in the US as a fixed-wing multi-engine transport. The airframe has been operated within the American Airlines mainline network since delivery; its registration and corporate ownership have been maintained on the U.S. registry with Fort Worth recorded as the operator base. Valuation and condition specifics are Not published.

Operations & Cabin

As an A321-231 in American Airlines service, N128AN typically operates short- to medium-haul mainline routes consistent with the A321 family’s mission profile, offering single-aisle high-density seating configurations in mixed cabin classes. Cabin layout and exact seat count for this specific registration are not published in the supplied data, but A321-231 examples in the operator’s fleet are commonly configured for domestic and transcontinental sectors. Avionics suite and specific customer interior fit for N128AN conform to the A321-231 baseline and American’s retrofit standards, with routine maintenance performed under the operator’s heavy and line maintenance schedules based from its Fort Worth operations hub. No unique amenities or special modifications for this airframe are noted in the provided information.

Model & Market Context

The Airbus A321-231 occupies the single-aisle, highest-capacity niche in the A320 family, delivering extended range and fuel efficiency suitable for dense short- and medium-haul markets; the supplied specifications, 3,212 nm range and 447 kts cruise, reflect that role. Competing models include stretched narrowbodies from rival manufacturers serving similar transcontinental and high-demand trunk routes. For operators and buyers, maintenance and resale considerations typically hinge on engine choice, block hours, and interior configuration; with IAE V2533-A5 powerplants fitted, operators monitor established support programs and engine life-cycle costs when assessing long-term fleet value.