N973SW

This airframe, registered as N973SW, is a 2004-built Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) with manufacturer serial number 7949. The jet was produced by Bombardier Inc. and is recorded as owned by SkyWest Airlines Inc (a corporation based in St. George, UT, US) and operated in the United States registry. The airframe’s configuration and entry year place it within the mid-life period for regional jets of its generation, and its documented owner/operator history is characterized by continued airline service rather than private or corporate transfer. No public record of significant registry changes, long-term storage, or ownership transfers beyond SkyWest is provided in the supplied data.

The aircraft is configured in a single-class regional layout with approximately 50 economy seats consistent with a United Express-style interior, reflecting typical high-density short-haul regional airline use. Avionics for this CRJ-200ER are equipped with the Collins Pro Line suite (Pro Line 4), which is a typical factory/retrofit fit on the model and supports airline-standard navigation, communication, and flight management capabilities. In service with SkyWest Airlines Inc, the airframe’s mission profile would center on short to medium regional sectors where the CRJ-200ER’s range and cruise performance match feeder and frequency-driven schedules; routine heavy maintenance and cycle management are expected considerations for an aircraft of its build year and utilization pattern.

The Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) occupies the small regional jet segment, optimized for 50-seat markets where frequency and airport slot efficiency are priorities. Powered by twin GE CF34-3B1 engines, the model competes historically with similar regional jets from manufacturers offering sub-100-seat products, serving airlines focused on regional connectivity. Buyer and charter demand for used CRJ-200ERs is influenced by airframe age, engine hours, and regulatory environments; maintenance cycles, avionics configuration like the Collins Pro Line 4, and operator records such as continuous airline ownership by SkyWest Airlines Inc materially affect resale and lease considerations.