N103DY2020 Airbus A321-211

Overview

This airframe, registered N103DY, is an Airbus A321-211 (A321-200, winglets) built in 2020 with manufacturer serial number 9538. The aircraft is owned by Delta Air Lines, Inc. (a corporation based in Atlanta, GA, US) and carries a United States registration. As a Delta-operated airframe its operational base is consistent with the owner’s primary hub network centered in Atlanta.

Operations & Cabin

Cabin configuration and seating count are not published in the supplied data; however, as an A321-200 series airframe it typically supports single-aisle, high-density layouts for short- to medium-haul operations. Avionics fit is not detailed in the material provided, but the platform commonly carries modern Airbus flight decks suitable for extended domestic and transcontinental use. With a cruise speed of 430 kts and a range of 3,024 nm, this aircraft is well-suited to Delta’s domestic trunk routes and transcontinental missions from its Atlanta base. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe include standard support for the CFM56-5B3 turbofan family and typical A321 airframe checks as dictated by operator maintenance programs.

Model & Market Context

The Airbus A321-211 occupies the medium-range, single-aisle performance niche within the A320 family, offering higher capacity than smaller single-aisle types while retaining similar operating economics. Competing models in this space include the Boeing 737-800/737-8 variants; buyer and charter demand for 2020-build examples remains strong due to younger airframe age and remaining lease/operational life. The aircraft is categorized as fixed-wing multi-engine under US registration.