N778SK

This airframe, registered as N778SK, is a Bombardier CRJ-700 series regional jet built in 2006 with serial number 10242. The airframe is owned and operated by SkyWest Airlines Inc., a corporation based in St. George, UT, US, and is registered in the US as a fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft. The specific subvariant is the Bombardier CRJ-700 (CRJ-701ER, CL-600-2C10), powered for regional operations and typically maintained to airline standards; documented cabin reconfigurations and operator-configurable layouts have been recorded for this tail. No public record of other ownership transfers is provided in the dataset, and valuation or condition summaries beyond manufacturer and equipment details are not published here.

The aircraft is typically fitted with operator-configurable regional cabin layouts; SkyWest configurations for this airframe are recorded between 69–80 seats, with documented reconfigurations including C9/Y56 and other two-class arrangements. Avionics fit is consistent with the CRJ700-series typical installation of Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4, supporting regional operational requirements and airline-standard navigation, communication, and flight management capabilities. Mission profiles for this airframe focus on short- to medium-haul regional routes where the CRJ-700’s range and cruise performance—1,732 nm and 447 kts—are well matched to frequent, high-utilization schedules out of SkyWest’s St. George operating base. Maintenance considerations align with CF34-8C maintenance practices and airline heavy-check cycles typical for a 2006-build regional jet.

The Bombardier CRJ-700 family occupies the 70–90 seat regional jet niche, offering a balance of speed and reach for regional carriers and capacity-optimized routes. Competing models in the segment include derivatives of Embraer regional jets offering similar payload-range tradeoffs. Buyer and charter demand for in-service CRJ-700s depends on airframe age, seating configuration flexibility (as seen with this airframe’s 69–80 seat capability), and lifecycle costs tied to CF34 engine maintenance. Resale and continued operation considerations emphasize interior reconfiguration potential and avionics commonality, with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 fit aiding fleet interoperability.