N861BB

This entry covers airframe N861BB, an Embraer-built regional jet delivered in 2004 with factory serial number 14500861. The aircraft is a Embraer ERJ-145LR registered in the US and recorded as owned and operated by Contour Airlines of Smyrna, TN, United States. As a single airframe profile, its operational history centers on service under Contour Airlines with registry and operational baselines tied to that carrier and home base. Notable registry actions and valuation notes for this specific tail are not published beyond its ownership and build data.

The interior of N861BB follows a typical regional layout with 2‑by‑2 seating in a single-class configuration for 50 passengers, reflecting the standard cabin arrangement for ERJ-145LR airframes. With a published ferry/cruise capability of 447 kts and a mission range of 1,550 nm, the aircraft is suited to short-to-medium regional sectors and high-frequency point-to-point services typical of a U.S.-based regional operator. Based at Smyrna, TN, the aircraft’s operational profile under Contour Airlines would emphasize regional connectivity, scheduling flexibility, and utilization consistent with 50-seat regional fleet economics. Specific interior amenities, avionics suite, and maintenance records for this individual airframe are not published in the provided data.

The Embraer ERJ-145LR airframe represented by N861BB occupies the 50-seat regional jet niche, with a service ceiling of 37,000 ft and twin Rolls-Royce AE 3007A engines producing 7,580 lbf each—characteristics favoring short-haul regional routes and higher-utilization commuter operations. Competing models in this segment historically include other 50-seat regional jets and turboprops tailored to similar missions; buyer and charter demand are influenced by operating economics, range (1,550 nm), and cabin capacity (50 seats). Maintenance and resale considerations for this LR variant hinge on engine life, avionics fit, and airframe cycles, with specific condition and valuation details not published for this airframe.