N259PS

This airframe, registered as N259PS, is a Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) built in 2004 with manufacturer's serial number 7945. It is owned by SkyWest Airlines (operating for United Express) and is registered in the United States. The aircraft has been maintained in an operator configuration consistent with regional airline service and carries the typical single-class layout for a 50-seat regional jet. Operated for United Express by SkyWest Airlines, the airframe reflects a common fleet placement for CRJ-200ER examples in North American regional networks.

The cabin of this specific CRJ-200ER follows a Typical 50-seat single-class regional layout, configured for high-frequency short-haul service. As an aircraft operated by SkyWest Airlines (operating for United Express), the airframe is used within a regional feeder role, linking smaller airports to mainline hubs across the United States. Maintenance and operational practices for this airframe reflect its multi-engine fixed-wing category and regional airline ownership, with upkeep oriented toward short-stage-length utilization and high-cycle reliability. The aircraft’s seating and layout are consistent with single-class passenger service rather than corporate or VIP configurations.

The Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) occupies a niche as a 50-seat regional jet optimized for short- to medium-range routes, as indicated by the airframe’s 1,345 nm range and 437 kts cruise capability. Powered by 2× GE CF34-3B1 engines producing 9,220 lbf each, the type competes in markets that prioritize frequency and airport accessibility over long-range capacity. In the North American regional market, aircraft like N259PS are typically in demand by regional operators for connecting services and are managed with maintenance programs tailored to frequent takeoff-and-landing cycles and operator-driven utilization patterns.