N131SY

This entry concerns airframe N131SY, an Embraer E175LR built in 2015 with manufacturer serial number 17000450. The aircraft is owned by SkyWest Airlines Inc, a corporation based in St George, UT, US, and has operated in a United Express configuration for its operator; its registration is in the US. Notable administrative history includes its delivery into service in 2015 and continued operation under SkyWest; the airframe is commercially valued at $30,000,000 reflecting typical market pricing and condition for this model and year.

The cabin of N131SY is fitted in a United Express 76-seat layout, described as Typical United Express 76-seat layout (three-class / 12 Business / 16 Comfort+ / 48 Economy reported for this operator), which supports short- to medium-haul regional operations with a mix of premium and economy seating. Avionics for the type are commonly the Honeywell Primus Epic (typical) suite, providing integrated flight management and situational awareness functions appropriate for regional airline schedules. With a cruise speed of 489 kts and a range of 2,200 nm, this airframe is typically deployed on high-frequency regional routes, where quick turnarounds and reliable dispatch are priorities; maintenance considerations align with operator-level heavy checks and engine shop visits for GE CF34-8E5 powerplants.

The airframe belongs to the Embraer E175 family (Embraer E175LR (E175 / ERJ-175, E75L)), a high-demand regional jet class occupying a niche between smaller regional jets and single-aisle mainline aircraft, optimized for 70–88 seat markets. Competing models include variants of the Mitsubishi CRJ series and lower-capacity mainline single-aisles in regional-focused configurations; buyer and charter demand centers on replacement and fleet-standardization needs. Resale and maintenance considerations for N131SY reflect the E175’s widespread operator support and the lifecycle costs associated with GE CF34-8E5 engines and avionics such as Honeywell Primus Epic (typical), and the airframe’s market value of $30,000,000 aligns with its build year and configuration.