Bombardier Aerospace / 2009

N551GJ

Bombardier CRJ-550 (CL-600-2C11) (CRJ-550)

At a glance

Aircraft Overview

2009

Year Manufactured

N551GJ

Registration Number

10283

Serial Number

50

Max Passengers

1000 NM

Range

473 MPH

Max Speed

2 Hours

Duration of Flight

41000 ft

Service Ceiling

Over 20,000lbs

Aircraft Class

GoJet Airlines, LLC (operator for United Express)

Ownership

United States

Location

A703C1

Mode-S Code

US

Registration Country

History

Safety Record

N551GJ

None found

History

Ownership History

4 Records
  1. O2
    Current Owner2019-11-01

    Operator/lessor changed; conversion to CRJ-550: Airframe converted from CRJ-700 to CRJ-550 specification and re-registered as N551GJ (conversion reported November 2019).

  2. I2
    2009-01-01

    Initial delivery (CRJ-700 family): Aircraft delivered as a CRJ-700 family airframe (MSN 10283) in 2009.

  3. MN
    Historical

    Mesa Airlines (earlier operator as N172GJ)

  4. SP
    Historical

    SkyWest (operator during/after conversion period)

Intelligence

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Bombardier CRJ-550 (CL-600-2C11) (CRJ-550)

Overview

US-registered regional jet (CRJ-550) MSN 10283; operated in United Express service by a regional operator.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2x General Electric CF34-8C5 (13790 lbf each)
  • Range: 1000 nm
  • Cruise: 447 kts
  • Seats: 50
  • Ceiling: 41000 ft

Operations & Cabin

50-seat, three-class layout (First, Economy Plus, Economy) tailored for premium regional service Three-class seating with premium Economy Plus and enclosed lavatory; increased carry-on bin and redesigned cabin for 50-seat premium product Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 (common fit on CRJ700-series cockpits)

Model & Market Context

The airframe bearing tail number N551GJ is a Bombardier-built regional jet completed in 2009 with manufacturer serial number 10283. It is a Bombardier CRJ-550 (CL-600-2C11) configured and operated by GoJet Airlines, LLC (operator for United Express) and registered in the US, with the owner listed as a United States-based corporation. The type has been maintained in a 50-seat regional configuration tailored to premium short-haul service, and its registry reflects operation under a regional feed agreement (operator for United Express). No separate valuation or condition figures are provided in the data set.

The cabin on N551GJ is outfitted in a 50-seat, three-class layout — described as First, Economy Plus, Economy — specifically tailored for premium regional service and higher-yield short-haul missions. The cockpit carries a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics suite, consistent with the CRJ700-series common fit and supporting typical regional airline operational requirements. In service with GoJet Airlines, LLC (operator for United Express), the aircraft is used primarily for short to mid-range regional operations within the United States under a regional feed model. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with CF34-powered CRJ derivatives, with emphasis on component support and avionics commonality across the CRJ700 family.

As a derivative of the CRJ700 family, the Bombardier CRJ-550 occupies a niche for high-comfort, reduced-capacity regional missions where premium seating and per-seat service differentiation are valued. Its performance profile — including a cruise near 447 kts and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft — makes it competitive for fast regional trunk routes against similar 50-seat regional jets and high-comfort turbofan conversions. Buyer and operator demand for this configuration is influenced by slot-driven markets, regional feed contracts, and maintenance considerations tied to the General Electric CF34-8C5 powerplant and Pro Line 4 avionics commonality.