N791SK

This airframe, registered as N791SK, is a 2009-built Bombardier CL-600-2C11 (CRJ-700 series) with manufacturer serial number 10293. It is owned by SkyWest Airlines Inc (a corporation based in St. George, UT, US) and has been operated in regional carrier service under that corporate ownership. The FAA registration is listed as US, and operator data indicate an assignment to United Express-branded regional flying in SkyWest's network. Registry and operator listings show a notable discrepancy in published seating counts, with registry documentation listing 55 seats while operator adverts commonly show 69-seat configurations.

The cabin for this specific airframe is listed in official registry records as 55 seats, but operator-configured layouts for United Express service commonly present a regional two-class or high-density configuration; therefore the actual on-wing seating and service standard can vary by deployment. Avionics fit is recorded as Rockwell Collins ProLine 4, with the caveat that operator-specific fit and mission equipment may vary from the baseline installation. Typical operations for this CRJ-700 variant in SkyWest service include short- to medium-range regional flights within United Express networks, focusing on high-frequency, high-cycle schedules and quick turnarounds typical of regional airline operations. Maintenance planning for this airframe follows common CRJ-700 practices, emphasizing engine shop visits for the GE CF34-8C5B1 fleet and airframe inspections aligned with regional utilization rates.

The Bombardier CL-600-2C11 (CRJ-700 series) occupies the regional jet performance niche between smaller 50-seat regional jets and larger single-aisle mainline aircraft, offering moderate range (1,503 nm) and cruise speed (447 kts). Competing models in this sector include Embraer E-Jet family members and similar regional jets, with buyer and operator demand driven by stage length, seat capacity, and commonality for regional fleet operators. For this specific aircraft, resale and maintenance considerations hinge on documented seating configuration differences, operator avionics fit variations, and lifecycle status tied to its 2009 build year and utilization under SkyWest's regional operations.