N429FJ

This airframe, registered as N429FJ, is a Fairchild Dornier 328-310 (328JET) built in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 3194. The aircraft has been owned by Ultimate Jetcharters (operated as Ultimate Air Shuttle), a corporate owner based in Ohio, US, and has been operated in a commuter/charter role from that home base. The US registration and corporate ownership reflect a consistent regional passenger shuttle assignment, with no separate registry transfers or alternative owners published in the provided data. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the supplied dataset.

The airframe is fitted in a high-density commuter layout with a typical passenger count of 30 and an advertised capacity of 34, configured with an aft galley and aft lavatory to support high-frequency short-haul turnarounds. Avionics are a Honeywell integrated fit comprising DA800/IC-800C FDAU, RNZ-851 navigation units, RT-950 TCAS, and an AlliedSignal/Allied EGPWS, supporting modern situational awareness and performance requirements for regional operations. Operationally the aircraft is suited to short- to medium-range shuttle services within its 900 nm radius and is likely used on frequent point-to-point commuter routes out of its Ohio base. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe would reflect the twin PW306B turbofan logbooks and the 328JET fleet support environment under corporate ownership.

The Fairchild Dornier 328-310 (328JET) occupies a market niche as a high-speed regional jet with cruise performance near 405 kts and a useful 30-seat commuter density, competing historically with smaller regional jets and high-capacity turboprops in frequent-turn shuttle markets. Buyer and charter demand tends to favor aircraft with robust avionics suites and reliable engine types; the PW306B pairing and Honeywell systems on this airframe align with those preferences. Resale and maintenance considerations for this model emphasize parts availability and support network continuity for Fairchild Dornier legacy types.