N908FJ

The airframe bearing tail number N908FJ is a Bombardier-built regional jet of the CRJ-900ER family, constructed in 2003 with manufacturer designation Bombardier Inc. and serial number 15008. It is owned by MESA AIRLINES INC, a corporation based in Phoenix, AZ, US, and operates under a US registration in regional airline service. The FAA registry lists this airframe with 95 seats despite typical Mesa/American Eagle configurations ranging from 76–90 seats, and recent valuation data places the airframe at $1,253,333, reflecting its age and market position. No other notable registry actions are recorded in the supplied data beyond ownership and seating configuration differences.

This specific CRJ-900ER is configured in an airline single-class regional layout, operator-configurable, with the FAA registry indicating 95 seats while Mesa/American Eagle layouts typically range between 76–90 seats; the higher figure likely reflects a dense, revenue-maximizing fit for short-haul trunking. The avionics suite is the typical airline fit of Collins Pro Line 4, supporting standard regional airline flight operations and interoperability with fleet commonality practices. Based at Phoenix, AZ, US with MESA AIRLINES INC as owner/operator, the airframe is primarily employed on short- to medium-range regional routes within the aircraft’s 1,593 nm mission profile and cruise performance of 447 kts. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with CF34-8C5 line maintenance cycles and regional airline heavy checks noted for high-utilization jets.

The Bombardier CRJ-900ER (CL-600-2D24) occupies the regional jet performance niche between smaller regional jets and larger single-aisle airliners, offering a combination of capacity and range suitable for frequent short-haul rotations. Competing models include stretched variants of regional jets and smaller mainline narrowbodies in terms of seat-mile economics and stage length flexibility. Buyer and operator demand for airframes like N908FJ tends to emphasize fleet commonality, CF34 supportability, and refurbishment potential; resale and maintenance considerations are influenced by the aircraft’s age (2003), recorded seating density, and the residual value reflected by $1,253,333.