N182UW 2001 Airbus A321-211

Overview

This airframe, registered as N182UW, is an Airbus-built narrowbody with manufacturer designation Airbus Industrie and model Airbus A321-211. It was completed in 2001 and carries manufacturer serial number 1536. The aircraft is held by Wilmington Trust Co Trustee (a corporate trustee based in Wilmington, DE, US) and is registered in the US; its corporate trust ownership has been a defining feature of its title history. No public record of commercial operator changes or notable registry actions beyond trustee ownership is provided in the supplied data.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin for this airframe is specified as a high-density single-aisle layout with 20 business / 170 economy seating (operator-config codes referenced), reflecting a 199-seat mixed-class arrangement that supports higher-capacity short- to medium-haul operations. Typical mission profiles enabled by the listed range and cruise speed would include transcontinental and regional international services up to about 3,200 nm at a cruise of 470 kts, operating efficiently below its maximum certified service ceiling of 41,000 ft. Avionics fit and specific operator amenities are not published in the supplied data, and maintenance considerations are those typical of early-2000s A321 frames powered by the CFM56-5B3/P engine family, which carries established support and parts pools. Ownership by a corporate trustee suggests the aircraft may be managed or leased rather than operated directly by the registered owner.

Model & Market Context

The Airbus A321-211 belongs to the A320 family niche of single-aisle, medium-range airliners designed for high-capacity short- to medium-haul routes; this example’s 199-seat high-density layout positions it for markets prioritizing seat-mile economics. Competing models in its class historically include stretched variants of the Boeing 737 family and later A320neo series for operators seeking improved fuel efficiency. Buyer and charter demand for early-2000s A321s depends on airframe condition, remaining useful life, and engine status; maintenance and resale considerations normally focus on CFM56 support, compliance with noise/emission regulations, and the impact of higher-density interior refits on residual value.