N270SY

This airframe, registered as N270SY, is an Embraer ERJ-170-200LR (marketed as ERJ-175 / E175) built in 2018 with manufacturer serial number 17000728. The aircraft is owned by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC, a corporation based in St George, UT, US, and carries a United States registration (US). The type has remained operator-owned since delivery and was subject to a documented cabin reconfiguration in 2023 when the operator adjusted seating and fit for regional service; no public record of recent ownership transfers beyond SkyWest has been published. The airframe presents as an in-service regional jet typical for carrier fleets operating under Delta Connection and comparable regional contracts.

The cabin is operated in a regional layout with operator-configured arrangements; typical Delta Connection configurations for the type range from 76–88 seats and this specific airframe was reconfigured in 2023 by SkyWest to its current layout of 88 seats. The avionics fit is operator-specific and reflects the varying digital flight deck options fitted to E-Jets at delivery and retrofit; documentation lists only a typical E-Jet avionics suite rather than a single standard installation for this serial. As a long-range ERJ-170-200LR derivative, the aircraft routinely serves short- to medium-haul regional routes from SkyWest operating bases, performing multiple daily rotations and regional shuttle missions where quick turnarounds and high utilization are standard. Maintenance cycles align with regional carrier practices for CF34-powered E-Jets and reflect standard heavy and line maintenance scheduling under SkyWest oversight.

The Embraer ERJ-170/175 family occupies the 70–90 seat regional jet niche, offering a blend of regional economics and mainline comfort. Competing types in this sector include Mitsubishi SpaceJet proposals historically and stretched regional variants of Bombardier designs, though the E175 remains a dominant program in North American regional fleets. With a typical cruise of 480 kts and a ferry/mission range of 1,800 nm, the model is prized for high utilization, predictable maintenance intervals for the GE CF34-8E5 powerplants, and steady demand on ACMI and regional franchise contracts; resale considerations center on operator maintenance history, cabin configuration, and remaining structural and engine cycles for this 2018-built example.