N8980A

The airframe bearing tail number N8980A is a Bombardier CRJ-200 (CL-600-2B19) built by Bombardier Inc. in 2004, constructor serial number 7980. The airframe is recorded as owned by SLATE CRJ ACQUISITIONS 1 LLC, a corporate owner based in Johnstown, PA, US, and is registered in the US. The transition to a corporate asset owner in Johnstown represents the most notable recorded change of custody for this specific airframe, and registry entries identify the airframe within typical regional-jet ownership structures rather than on-line scheduled carriers. Certification notes indicate the airframe supports a standard regional single-aisle layout with 50 seats in service and a 55-seat certification listed for some operators, a relevant point for valuation and commercial deployment.

This specific CRJ-200 is configured to the manufacturer-typical regional narrowbody cabin, described as a typical 50-seat regional single-aisle layout while retaining a 55-seat certification that allows some operators to increase capacity within regulatory limits. Avionics fit is the Collins Pro Line suite, the common avionics standard for CRJ-200 operators, supporting regional airline operational profiles and standard navigation, communication, and autoland-capable systems. Operational missions for the type and this airframe are primarily short- to medium-range regional links up to its practical range of 1,700 nm, at cruise speeds around 424 kts and operating ceilings to 41,000 ft. Maintenance considerations follow the CRJ-200 fleet patterns, including CF34-3B1 engine support and airframe checks consistent with a 2004-build regional jet under corporate ownership.

The Bombardier CRJ-200 (CL-600-2B19) occupies the regional jet niche for high-frequency short-haul routes, competing historically with early-generation Embraer regional jets and small turbofan regional types. With twin GE CF34-3B1 engines producing 9,220 lbf each, the model emphasizes efficiency on sub-1,800 nm sectors and quick turn performance for regional networks. Buyer and charter demand for a 2004 CRJ-200 hull like N8980A typically reflects considerations of remaining structural life, avionics standardization (Collins Pro Line), engine time-on-wing, and the regulatory flexibility afforded by 50–55 seat certification when redeploying the airframe or preparing it for secondary markets.