N744DB

This article covers airframe N744DB, an Embraer-built regional jet delivered in 2006 with manufacturer serial number 17000130. The airframe is a factory-built Embraer 170SU (ERJ-170-100SU) produced by Embraer S.A. and is registered in the United States. Ownership is held by Envoy Air (operated for American Eagle), a United States corporation; the aircraft is operated on behalf of American Eagle in Envoy’s fleet. Registry markings and operational assignments have remained within U.S. commercial regional operations since delivery, with no separate public record of export or re-registration events in the supplied data.

The cabin on N744DB conforms to Envoy/American’s two-class layout: 12 First / 20 Main Cabin Extra / 33 Main Cabin — 65 total, providing a 65-seat revenue configuration optimized for regional trunk routes. Avionics are typical of E-Jets installations, fitted with a Honeywell Primus Epic suite, supporting modern flight management, navigation and safety systems appropriate for Part 121 regional operations. With a 2,150 nm range and 430 kt cruise speed, this airframe is typically employed on short- to medium-haul feeder and regional routes from Envoy’s U.S. operating bases, balancing schedule frequency and turnaround-driven utilization. Maintenance considerations follow E-Jet fleet practices for the CF34 series and Honeywell avionics, with operator-specific checks and service intervals under Envoy’s continuing airworthiness program.

The Embraer 170SU (ERJ-170-100SU) sits in the regional jet niche offering single-aisle comfort and jet performance for up to 65 passengers. It competes with similarly sized regional jets in the 70-seat class, where airline demand focuses on economics of frequency, runway performance and commonality with larger E-Jets. The CF34-8E5 engines and Honeywell avionics are well-established, factors that support predictable maintenance cycles and resale appeal within regional carriers seeking sub-100-seat jets. Aircraft like N744DB typically retain market relevance for carriers operating dense short-haul networks, though resale and valuation considerations hinge on cycle count, maintenance status and interior configuration.