N520SY

This entry covers the specific Embraer E-Jet airframe bearing tail number N520SY, a factory-built Embraer 175LR variant completed in 2022 with manufacturer serial number 17000905. The aircraft is recorded as owned by SkyWest Airlines, Inc., a corporate operator based in St. George, UT, United States, and is registered in the US. As a relatively new-build LR example of the E-Jet family, its transfer into SkyWest’s fleet and US registration represent the primary recorded ownership event for this airframe, and it is listed as a fixed‑wing multi‑engine aircraft in contemporary operator inventories.

The airframe is outfitted in a Typical U.S. scope-compliant 76 seats arrangement, available in either a two-class or single-class 76 layout with 2‑2 seating across the cabin. Avionics are installed to an airline standard fit—listed as Honeywell Primus Epic / airline standard fit for E-Jets—with operator-specific variations possible, so cockpit outfitting and software versions may reflect SkyWest’s fleet commonality practices. Mission profiles for this airframe typically include regional and short‑to‑medium haul trunk routes consistent with a 2,200 nm range and cruise speed of 460 kts, operating from SkyWest’s base of operations in St. George, UT and other regional hubs. Maintenance and operational considerations align with the E‑Jet family’s scheduled heavy checks and engine shop visit cycles for the CF34‑8E powerplant.

The Embraer 175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) occupies a performance niche in regional jet operations combining approximately 76 passenger capacity with transregional range and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. Competing aircraft in this sector include other stretched regional jets and small single‑aisle types offering similar seat counts and stage lengths; demand is driven by regional carriers and mainline feeders. For buyers and operators the common considerations are fleet commonality, aftermarket support for the CF34-8E engines, and avionics fleet standardization (here noted as Honeywell Primus Epic / airline standard fit for E-Jets), all of which affect maintenance planning and resale liquidity.