N254JX

This airframe, registered as N254JX, is an Embraer ERJ-135LR built in 2000 with manufacturer serial number 145275. The documented owner is the corporation BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, indicating the airframe has been held in a trust or financial custody rather than direct airline ownership. The aircraft has been reported in a JSX operator configuration (C30), reflecting an operator-specific interior conversion distinct from its standard layout. Ownership under a trustee corporation and operation in a near-private JSX configuration are notable registry and utilization features of this airframe.

This particular ERJ-135LR is certificated and configured in a standard 37-seat airline layout by default, though reports indicate the operator fit as a JSX-style C30 configuration (approximately a 30-seat commuter/near-private layout), reflecting a conversion that prioritizes increased space and fewer seats. Avionics installations for this airframe are reported as Honeywell common Primus-series fits, consistent with regional jet operational standards and enabling typical glass-cockpit flight operations. The aircraft’s mission profile aligns with short- to medium-range regional and premium commuter services, leveraging its 1,750 nm range and cruise speed of 447 knots for city-pair hops; maintenance considerations would center on two AE 3007 series turbofan engines and airframe support common to Embraer lineage jets. Its ownership by a trustee entity suggests financial positioning such as leasing or collateralization rather than direct commercial ownership.

The Embraer ERJ-135LR occupies the small regional jet niche within Embraer’s ERJ family, offering economics suitable for 30–37 passenger regional routes and premium commuter operations. Competitors in this category historically include smaller regional jets and high-end turboprops offering similar stage lengths; buyer and charter demand often favors modified cabin layouts (as seen with the reported JSX C30) for niche premium commuter markets. Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe hinge on engine type, avionics commonality with other ERJ models, and its status as an asset held by a financial trustee, which can affect market availability and title transfer processes.