N162SY

This entry covers airframe N162SY, an Embraer-built regional jet delivered in 2016 with manufacturer serial number 17000576. The aircraft is owned by SkyWest Airlines, Inc., a corporate registry based in St. George, UT, US, and is maintained and operated in a United States registration environment. The airframe's civic registration is US and it carries a valuation listed at $30,270,000, reflecting its mid-life position in the secondary regional-jet market. No additional registry actions are published beyond its corporate ownership and standard commercial operation under the SkyWest fleet.

The airframe is configured in a dual-class, 76-seat layout typical of United Express operation, with 12 Business seats and 64 Economy seats specified for cabin planning and dispatch. Its avionics suite is the Honeywell Primus Epic, supporting modern flight-deck functionality, integrated navigation, and airline-standard systems monitoring for regional operations. Operated by SkyWest from its corporate base in St. George, UT, the aircraft is routinely assigned short- to medium-haul regional routes where the Embraer E175LR's range and cruise performance are advantageous. Maintenance considerations align with CF34-8E engine support and Honeywell avionics lifecycle programs; the airframe's stated valuation factors in service-entry year, seating density, and typical regional utilization rates.

The airframe is an example of the Embraer E175LR (ERJ-170/175) family, positioned in the regional jet niche for 70–90 seat operations and extended-range missions compared with baseline variants. Competing types in the same market band include stretched regional jets from other manufacturers and high-utilization turbofan narrowbodies on short sectors; demand for the E175LR is driven by regional carriers seeking a blend of seat capacity and stage-length flexibility. Resale and maintenance considerations emphasize CF34-8E engine support, Honeywell avionics commonality, and the aircraft's 2016 vintage when projecting mid-term residual values and fleet transition planning.