N8969A

The airframe bearing tail number N8969A is a 2004-built Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ-200LR), serial 7969, manufactured by Bombardier Inc. This specific airframe is owned by the corporation Gold Coast Aviation, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, and is registered in the US. There are no widely published special registry actions or historical incidents associated with this serial in the provided data; the aircraft is valued at $2,500,000 and is presented as a high-density regional airframe in operational condition consistent with its market valuation. Registered to Gold Coast Aviation of Fort Lauderdale, the airframe appears maintained for regional passenger operations under an operator-specific, single-class configuration.

This CRJ-200LR is configured in a high-density regional layout described as a single-class arrangement accommodating 50–55 seats, with the provided aircraft specifically listed at 55 seats; operator-specific layouts typically place this airframe at the upper end of that density range. Avionics are noted as the Collins Pro Line 4 suite, typical for CRJ-200 series installations, though specifics can vary by operator and retrofit history. Operationally, the aircraft’s 1,345 nm range and 464-knot cruise speed position it for short-haul regional routes, frequent turnarounds, and high-utilization scheduled or charter missions from its Fort Lauderdale base. Maintenance considerations for this airframe type commonly emphasize CF34 engine shop visit cycles and structural inspections driven by high-cycle regional use.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ-200LR) occupies the small regional jet niche, offering efficient short-haul performance and high-cycle economics for commuter and regional operators. Competing models historically include variants of Embraer regional jets and older regional turboprops for lower-density routes, with buyer demand focused on cost-effective operations and lower acquisition prices as reflected in the $2,500,000 valuation. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe hinge on airframe cycles, CF34 lifecycle status, and avionics relevance; operators often weigh the cost of avionics upgrades and heavy maintenance against continued revenue service in high-density configurations.