N917EV

The airframe bearing tail number N917EV is a Bombardier CRJ-200 built by Bombardier Aerospace in 2003, constructor serial 7769. It is owned by SkyWest Airlines (SkyWest, Inc.), a corporation based in St. George, UT, US, and is registered in the United States under civil registry status US. The aircraft presents as a 50-seat regional jet configured for single-class service and reflects the typical light regional operator ownership profile; operated and maintained under SkyWest's fleet control from its St. George location.

This specific CRJ-200 is delivered in a 50-seat single-class regional layout, optimized for short- to medium-haul scheduled regional operations. The cockpit is equipped with Collins Pro Line 4 avionics, supporting the navigation and communication requirements typical of regional airline duty cycles. Typical mission profiles for this airframe under SkyWest would center on high-frequency, short-stage routes where quick turnarounds and dense seating maximize unit economics. Maintenance considerations for the type include support for the twin CF34-3B1 turbofans and compliance with regional airline heavy-usage inspection cycles, conducted under SkyWest’s established maintenance programs.

The Bombardier CRJ-200 family occupies the regional jet performance niche for 50-seat operations, offering a balance of speed and runway performance consistent with short regional sectors—illustrated by this airframe’s 424 kts cruise and 1,345 nm range. Competing models in the same market segment historically include other 50-seat regional jets and turboprops, with buyer demand favoring lower-hour, well-maintained airframes operated by established regional carriers. For this aircraft, serial 7769, resale and continued operational value hinge on airframe hours, maintenance status under SkyWest ownership, and the lifecycle economics of the CF34-3B1 engine type.