N442SW

The airframe bearing tail number N442SW is a 2002-built Bombardier CRJ-200ER, serial number 7609, manufactured by Bombardier Inc.. The aircraft is owned and operated by SkyWest Airlines / SkyWest Charter and is registered in the United States; its operator/home base is within the U.S. regional network. As a 50-seat regional jet in service with a major U.S. regional carrier and charter affiliate, ownership has remained with SkyWest Airlines / SkyWest Charter under U.S. registration throughout its documented life. Public valuation or detailed condition reports are not published in the supplied data.

This specific CRJ-200ER, N442SW, is fitted in a single-class regional configuration with a 50-seat cabin optimized for short- to medium-range sector utilization. Typical mission profiles for the airframe include high-frequency regional airline rotations and on-demand charter operations consistent with SkyWest's network; seating is standard regional density without separate premium classes. The cockpit avionics fit follows typical CRJ-200 installations with Collins Pro Line equipment, supporting airline operational requirements and commonality across similar regional fleets. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with CRJ-200ER practices for CF34-powered twins, with attention to engine lifecycle and airframe fatigue management appropriate for 50-seat regional operations.

The Bombardier CRJ-200ER represents an early-2000s regional jet optimized for point-to-point short-haul routes, offering cruise speeds around 424 kts and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. In its market niche it competes historically with regional derivatives of the Embraer ERJ/ E-Jet family and turboprops on shorter thin routes, attracting buyers focused on seat capacity around 50 and commonality with CF34-powered fleets. For operators and prospective secondary-market purchasers, considerations center on aging airframe economics, spare-part availability, and the established avionics and engine support networks associated with the CRJ-200 series.