N240SY

This airframe, registered as N240SY, is an Embraer-built regional jet of type Embraer ERJ-170-200LR (E175LR / ERJ-175), completed in 2016 with manufacturer serial 17000580. It is owned by SkyWest Airlines Inc (a corporation based in St. George, UT, US) and is operated in the United States registry. The airframe is equipped and certificated for both standard dual-class regional configurations and higher-density layouts; it is notable for being a later-production ERJ-170-series example with the longer-range LR specification. Operated by SkyWest Airlines Inc from its corporate base in St. George, Utah, the aircraft carries the U.S. registration and conforms to regional carrier operational practices and maintenance regimens.

The airplane is typically configured in operator layouts for regional service; the operator configuration commonly used for Delta Connection service is a 12/64 dual-class (76 seats) arrangement, although the airframe is certified for higher-density layouts up to 88 seats. Typical missions leverage the LR (long-range) capability for medium-range regional routes out of the operator base, supporting high-frequency short- to medium-haul sectors. Avionics fit and specific cabin equipment reflect airline-standard regional specifications for the type; maintenance considerations follow Embraer and CF34 engine programs as applied by SkyWest’s maintenance organization. The aircraft’s combination of range and seating flexibility enables mixed-density operations depending on scheduling and market demand.

The Embraer ERJ-170/175 family fills the 70–90 seat regional jet niche, balancing economy and performance for airlines operating high-frequency regional networks. With the LR variant’s 2,200 nm range and a 41,000 ft ceiling, this airframe competes directly with other regional types offering similar capacity and stage lengths. For purchasers and lessors, considerations include engine maintenance under the General Electric CF34 support framework, seating certification options up to 88 seats, and the asset’s late build year (2016), which can favor resale and residual value in the regional market.