N970SW

This airframe carries the tail number N970SW and is a production example of the regional jet Bombardier CRJ-200ER delivered in 2004 with manufacturer serial number 7881. The airframe is owned by SkyWest Airlines Inc, a corporation based in St. George, UT, US, and has been operated in the US registry (US) under the typical SkyWest regional operator program. No other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published; the aircraft is recorded with an estimated market valuation of $2,000,000, indicating a mature, in-service-condition regional jet for its model year.

The cabin of this specific airframe is outfitted in a typical 50-seat single-class regional layout, featuring a high-density commuter seating arrangement consistent with feeder and short-haul operations. Avionics aboard reflect a Collins Pro Line 4 / Collins-based avionics fit, the common operator configuration for CRJ-200s which supports regional IFR operations and typical airline dispatch profiles. Operated from SkyWest’s base region in and around St. George, UT, US, the aircraft is principally intended for short- to medium-range regional routes where quick turnarounds and high-frequency schedules are required. Maintenance considerations follow the CRJ-200ER program norms for CF34-3B1-powered airframes, with operator heavy checks and component life limits driven by regional utilization rates.

The Bombardier CRJ-200ER occupies the small regional jet niche as a 50-seat, twin-engine type optimized for high-frequency commuter routes and thin markets. Competing types historically include other 50-seat regional jets and turboprops, but the CRJ family provides higher cruise speed (430 kts) and pressurized cabin cruise capabilities to 41,000 ft. Buyer and charter demand for older CRJ-200ERs is moderated by aging airframe considerations and retrofit/avionics upgrade costs; with an indicated value of $2,000,000, prospective purchasers weigh maintenance status, CF34 engine life, and Collins Pro Line 4 avionics support when assessing resale or continued line operation.