N297SY

This entry documents airframe N297SY, an Embraer E175 / ERJ-170-200LR built in 2019 with manufacturer serial 17000799. The aircraft is registered in the United States and owned by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC, a corporation located in Saint George, UT; it is operated from that operator’s established base. Maintenance, valuation and registry records list a current market value of $30,020,000, reflecting its relatively recent build year and high-density configuration. Registered to SKYWEST AIRLINES INC upon entry into service, the airframe’s condition and single-owner corporate status have informed its operational deployment and resale profile.

The aircraft is fitted in a high-density single-class layout typical for the LR high-density fit, accommodating up to 88 passengers for short- to medium-haul operations. Avionics fit is not published in the supplied data, but the platform is used in regional airline environments where frequent turnarounds and dense seating are mission-critical. Typical routes and mission profile for this airframe mirror short- to medium-range regional flights within the continental U.S., leveraging a 2,200 nm range and 460 kt cruise for efficient sector utilization. Maintenance considerations reflect standard CF34-8E5 engine programs and operator-managed heavy checks aligned with corporate fleet practices at SKYWEST AIRLINES INC.

The airframe is an Embraer E175 / ERJ-170-200LR, a stretched regional jet variant positioned for higher-capacity regional routes and dense commuter markets. With twin GE CF34-8E5 engines producing 14,510 lbf each, the type competes with other regional jets in the 70–90 seat class on economy of operation and range. Buyer and charter demand for this configuration favors operators requiring high-density seating and commonality within larger regional fleets. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe are influenced by its recent 2019 build, single corporate owner status, and the documented valuation of $30,020,000.