N298SY

This entry covers airframe N298SY, an Embraer E175 built in 2019 with manufacturer serial number 17000832. The aircraft is owned and operated by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC, a corporation based in Saint George, UT, US, and is U.S.-registered (US). The airframe represents a late-model example of the ERJ-170/175 family delivered in the late 2010s and used in regional feeder service under Delta Connection-style configurations; maintenance condition and market valuation are typical for low-utilization regional jets of its vintage within a major U.S. regional operator.

The airframe is configured in a two-class, 76-seat cabin typical for Delta Connection/SkyWest E175 service: 12 First, 20 Comfort+/Premium, and 44 Main seats. In revenue service this aircraft typically operates short- to medium-haul regional routes that exploit the E175’s combination of cabin comfort and airport performance, with typical sectors ranging from short hops to transregional flights within the aircraft’s 2,200 nm capability. Avionics and systems are consistent with the E175LR/ERJ-170-200LL family standards, supporting regional airline operational cycles and line maintenance patterns; routine maintenance considerations focus on CF34-8E5 engine shop visits and airframe checks aligned with SkyWest’s heavy maintenance program. The aircraft’s U.S. registration and corporate ownership by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC place it within established regional scheduling pools and maintenance infrastructures.

The Embraer E175 (ERJ-170/175 family, E175LR / ERJ-170-200LL) occupies the regional single-aisle niche for 70–88 seat operations, offering a balance of fuel efficiency, passenger comfort and airport flexibility compared with smaller regional jets or larger narrowbodies. Typical competitors include stretched regional-class jets and smaller mainline narrowbodies in high-frequency markets. For buyers and lessors, considerations center on CF34-8E5 engine life, interior condition for two-class layouts, and the aircraft’s remaining economic life relative to utilization; resale and lease demand remain strong for well-maintained 70–80 seat E175s serving legacy carriers and regional partners.