N204NV 2012 Airbus A320-214

Overview

This airframe, N204NV, is an Airbus A320-214 built in 2012 with manufacturer serial number 5166. The airframe is owned by Allegiant Air LLC, a corporate owner based in Las Vegas, NV, US, and is registered in the US. As an in-service A320 configured for high-density operations, this example reflects Allegiant’s fleet strategy emphasizing high-capacity, short- to medium-haul leisure services. Notable registry facts include its U.S. registration and corporate ownership by a Las Vegas-based operator, with no other ownership transfers published in the supplied data.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin on N204NV is a high-density single-class layout, carrying approximately 186 economy seats optimized for low-cost, high-capacity service patterns. Typical mission profiles for this configuration include short- to medium-range scheduled leisure routes that exploit the airframe’s 3,100 nm ferry range and efficient cruise at about 448 kts. The aircraft operates from the owner’s home base in Las Vegas, NV, under corporate ownership by Allegiant Air LLC, and is maintained to support high-utilization, quick-turn operations common to low-fare carriers. Specific avionics fit and interior amenities are not published in the provided data.

Model & Market Context

The A320-214 airframe represented by N204NV belongs to the popular A320 family, positioned in the single-aisle, short- to medium-haul market where it competes with similar narrowbodies. Its twin CFM56-5B4/3 engines producing 27,000 lbf each deliver a balance of thrust and efficiency suitable for dense seating configurations. Demand for A320 family aircraft in leisure and low-cost carrier markets remains strong, with considerations for maintenance and resale shaped by high-cycle usage and dense cabin layouts that affect refurbishment scope when transferring between operators.