N659CA

This airframe, registered as N659CA, is a Bombardier CRJ-701ER (CL-600-2C10) built in 2004 with manufacturer serial number 10153. The airframe is owned by SKYWEST LEASING INC, a corporation based in St George, UT, US, and is registered in the US. Ownership is held by a leasing company rather than an airline operator, indicating use in third‑party lease operations to regional carriers. Not published: detailed valuation and condition grades for this specific airframe.

The cabin of this CRJ‑701ER is configured in an operator‑configurable regional layout accommodating approximately 69–80 passengers, with the specific installation for this airframe set at 80 seats. Avionics are fitted with the Rockwell Collins ProLine suite as a common fit on the CRJ‑700 series, supporting regional airline operational requirements and crew workflows. Typical mission profiles for this type include short to medium‑haul regional schedules consistent with the aircraft’s 1,434 nm range and cruise speed of 447 kts, often deployed on multi‑sector day rotations out of a regional operator’s hub. Maintenance and lease considerations for this airframe reflect its role as a fleet asset held by a leasing corporation, which commonly manages frequent operator transitions and standard regional heavy‑check cycles.

The Bombardier CRJ‑701ER (CL‑600‑2C10) occupies the regional jet niche between smaller 50‑seat regional jets and larger narrowbodies, offering up to 80 seats and transcontinental‑feeder capability with a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. Key competing types in its segment include later variants of regional jets and small narrowbodies that offer similar seat counts but different economics; buyer demand is generally driven by regional carriers seeking frequency and airport performance. Resale and maintenance considerations emphasize engine lifecycle management for the CF34‑8C family and airframe heavy checks typical of a 2004 build, with leasing owners managing asset utilization across multiple operators.