N156SY

This airframe, registered as N156SY, is an Embraer-built regional jet of the ERJ-170-200LR series constructed in 2016 with manufacturer's serial number 17000557. The jet is owned by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC, a corporate owner based in St George, UT, US, and it is carried on the U.S. register. The airframe’s configuration and ownership tie it to high-density regional operations; no public records of other ownership transfers or exceptional incidents are noted in the supplied data. The aircraft’s build year and high-density layout are consistent with fleet utilization focused on short- to medium-haul, high-frequency routes.

The airframe is fitted in a high-density regional layout reported at 88 seats, aligning with SkyWest’s common regional carrier deployments for high-demand trunk routes feeding major hubs. Avionics for typical E-Jets of this series use the Honeywell Primus Epic suite, providing integrated flight management, navigation, and display systems appropriate for mixed IFR and regional operations. With a long-range variant designation (LR) and a 2,200 nm capability combined with a cruise of 460 kts, the jet is suited for extended regional sectors, transcontinental relief flights within continent-scale networks, and thin long-range markets where regional economics are required. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe include standard CF34-8E5 engine support and E-Jet airframe inspection regimes as practiced by large regional operators; fleet-level scheduling and base maintenance are expected to be coordinated from the owner/operator’s St George, UT base or designated maintenance facilities.

The Embraer ERJ-170-200LR occupies a niche for 70–90-seat regional jet missions where range and runway performance exceed earlier regional types. Competing models include stretched regional jets and smaller mainline narrowbodies in certain markets; demand typically centers on regional carriers, feeders, and thin long-range routes. The aircraft’s GE CF34 powerplants are widely supported, aiding maintenance and resale, while the high-density 88-seat cabin can affect remarketing to carriers seeking lower-density layouts. The LR variant’s extended range and the Honeywell Primus Epic avionics package enhance its utility in operator networks balancing frequency and stage length.