N545GJ

This article covers the individual airframe registered as N545GJ, a Bombardier-built regional jet delivered in 2006 with manufacturer's serial number 10255. The airframe is a Bombardier CRJ-550 (CL-600-2C11) manufactured by Bombardier Inc., and it is recorded as owned by SkyWest Airlines Inc of St George, UT, US. The aircraft carries a US registration and is configured and operated under the operator’s regional carrier program; ownership is held by the corporation SkyWest Airlines Inc as the documented proprietor of this specific airframe.

The airframe uses a three-class 50-seat CRJ-550 cabin layout consisting of 10 First / 20 Economy Plus / 20 Economy, reflecting the regional premium configuration deployed by the operator. Avionics are fitted with the Rockwell Collins ProLine 4 integrated flight deck, supporting modern regional operations and commonality with fleet standardization practices. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short- to medium-range regional routes within the aircraft’s 1,378 nm range and operations from hub-and-spoke centers consistent with SkyWest’s network; cruise speed of 447 kts and certification to 41,000 ft ceiling support efficient high-altitude cruise on these sectors. Maintenance and operational considerations follow the CRJ-550 configuration and CF34-8C5B1 engine type as in-service with regional carriers.

The Bombardier CRJ-550 (CL-600-2C11) is a regional jet derivative designed to serve the premium regional niche, offering a reduced seat count with enhanced cabin amenities relative to 70/90-seat family members. In the marketplace it competes with other high-comfort regional offerings and smaller narrowbodies tailored to short-haul, high-frequency corridors. Buyer demand and resale considerations for this airframe type are influenced by fleet commonality, CF34 engine support, avionics standardization such as Rockwell Collins ProLine 4, and the unique three-class 50-seat layout which can limit direct one-to-one replacements in secondary markets.