N8968E

This airframe, registered as N8968E, is a Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) built in 2004 with manufacturer serial number 7968. The airframe is recorded as owned by SLATE CRJ ACQUISITIONS I LLC (an LLC based in Johnstown, PA, US), a corporate custodian that suggests a role in asset management or placement rather than direct airline operation. The aircraft carries a US registration and is valued at $2,750,000, indicating a market position consistent with used regional jets of its vintage and configuration. No additional operator history or distinct registry events are published for this specific tail in the provided data.

The cabin is configured in a high-density regional layout with a 50–55 passenger single-class arrangement, aligning this airframe to short- to medium-haul scheduled or charter regional missions where seat count maximization is prioritized. Avionics are fitted with a Collins Pro Line suite, typical for CRJ200 series examples, supporting standard regional operational avionics requirements and common maintenance workflows. With a cruise speed of 424 kts and a range of 1,700 nm, the aircraft is suited to domestic trunk routes, regional multi-leg operations, or third-party charter contracts originating from its owner’s regional base in Johnstown, PA. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would follow CRJ200-series established cycles for the GE CF34-3B1 engines and avionics, reflecting parts and labor profiles typical of early-2000s regional jets.

The Bombardier CRJ200 family occupies the regional jet niche for point-to-point short-haul services, offering relatively high cruise speed and modest range suitable for domestic networks. Competing models include other regional jets and high-density turbofan aircraft with similar capacities; market demand is often driven by regional carriers and charter operators seeking cost-effective seat-mile performance. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2004 CRJ200 with this configuration include engine life-limited parts, avionics commonality advantages from the Collins Pro Line fit, and a secondary market valuation — here $2,750,000 — that reflects airframe age, seating density, and remaining operational life.