N247LR

This airframe, registered as N247LR, is a Bombardier CRJ-900LR (CL-600-2D24) completed in 2011 with manufacturer serial number 15273. It is owned by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC, a corporation based in Saint George, UT, US, and is registered in the US. The aircraft has been configured and maintained for high-utilization regional airline operations by its corporate owner, with routine registry and maintenance actions typical for a line-operated regional jet. Ownership has remained with SkyWest Airlines Inc., reflecting continuous operator stewardship and integration into the carrier’s high-density fleet.

This airframe is fitted in a 95-seat high-density single-class regional layout intended for short- to medium-haul high-frequency scheduled services. Typical mission profiles include hub-feeder and short transcontinental sectors within the aircraft’s 1,657 nm range, operating from SkyWest’s Saint George, UT operating base and other regional hubs. The two GE CF34-8C5 engines provide cruise performance around 447 kts and enable operations up to 41,000 ft, supporting rapid climb and efficient cruise for regional turnarounds. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe align with Bombardier CRJ-900LR fleet practices under an airline maintenance program, emphasizing cycle-life management and component exchanges appropriate to a high-density single-class configuration.

The Bombardier CRJ-900LR (CL-600-2D24) occupies the regional jet niche for 70–100 seat operations, offering a balance of capacity and stage length suited to airline networks requiring frequent short- to medium-haul trips. Competitors in this segment include stretched regional jets and smaller single-aisle types configured for high seat density; demand is driven by regional carriers seeking cost-effective seat-mile economics. For purchasers and operators, considerations revolve around airframe cycle life, engine CF34-8C5 supportability, and fleet commonality benefits for an operator like SKYWEST AIRLINES INC. Resale and long-term value are influenced by configuration (95-seat high-density), maintenance history, and remaining factory warranties or aftermarket support agreements.