N709EV

This entry documents airframe N709EV, a production-year 2002 regional jet bearing serial number 10068. The aircraft is a factory-origin Bombardier design now listed as a Bombardier CRJ-550 (converted from CRJ-700), manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace (Canadair). Ownership is recorded to SkyWest Airlines (operating for Delta Connection), a United States–based corporation; the airframe is registered in the US. Notable actions for this specific airframe include its conversion from CRJ-700 and its deployment operating for Delta Connection; public valuation or detailed condition reports are not published here.

The cabin on this airframe follows the CRJ-550 Delta configuration with 10 First / 40 Economy seating, reflecting a reconfiguration from the original CRJ-700 layout to a 50-seat regional premium-leaning cabin. Avionics fit for this aircraft is the Rockwell Collins ProLine 4, common to the CRJ-700 series and retained after conversion. Operated by SkyWest Airlines (operating for Delta Connection), the aircraft typically serves short- to medium-haul regional missions within a roughly 1,000 nm range and at cruise speeds near 447 kts, consistent with high-frequency, thin-route regional network duties. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe focus on components and systems common to the CRJ-700 family, with attention to conversion-specific modifications that differ from factory CRJ-550 production.

The CRJ-550 designation represents a niche derivative of the CRJ family, combining the CRJ-700/CRJ-700-series airframe pedigree with a 50-seat, higher-cabin-comfort layout intended for premium regional markets. With twin General Electric CF34-8C1 engines and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, the platform competes in the regional jet segment against other 50-seat and light 70-seat types for airline demand on thin routes. For buyers and operators, resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe hinge on its conversion provenance (converted from CRJ-700), parts commonality with CRJ-700 series systems such as ProLine 4 avionics, and its documented operation under SkyWest Airlines (operating for Delta Connection).