N246LR

This airframe, registered as N246LR, is a Bombardier CL-600-2D24 (CRJ-900LR) built in 2009 with manufacturer serial number 15239. It is owned by SkyWest Airlines Inc (corporation) based in St. George, UT, US, and is registered in the US. The aircraft carries a high-density certification in its registry, with typical operator configuration noted alongside FAA/registrant listings that show seating up to 95. Valuation and current condition details: Not published.

This airframe is equipped in a high-density single-aisle regional layout commonly used by its registrant, accommodating the FAA/registrant-noted maximum of 95 seats while typical operator layouts for the type run 86–90 seats. The cockpit avionics fit is a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 suite, supporting regional airline operational requirements and standard airline dispatch flows. Operated by SkyWest from its St. George, Utah corporate base, the aircraft is typically employed on short- to medium-range regional routes where the LR variant’s extended range is useful. Maintenance and fleet support follow regional-airline practices for CF34-powered CRJ-900s, with logistics centered on the commonality of the CF34-8C5 powerplant and Pro Line 4 avionics.

The Bombardier CL-600-2D24 (CRJ-900LR) occupies the regional jet niche for 70–90+ seat markets, offering higher seating density and extended-range capability compared with smaller regional jets. Its competing types include stretched regional variants and newer regional airframes offering improved fuel burn, but the CRJ-900LR remains in demand for high-frequency regional networks operated by regional carriers. Key market considerations for this airframe include CF34 engine support lifecycle, avionics commonality with Pro Line 4-equipped fleet units, and resale value effects tied to seating certification (high-density versus standard layouts).