Bombardier Aerospace / 2003

N980EV

Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) (ER)

At a glance

Aircraft Overview

2003

Year Manufactured

N980EV

Registration Number

7759

Serial Number

50

Max Passengers

1700 NM

Range

460 MPH

Max Speed

4 Hours

Duration of Flight

41000 ft

Service Ceiling

Over 20,000lbs

Aircraft Class

ExpressJet Airlines / Delta Connection (operator)

Ownership

US

Registration Country

History

Safety Record

N980EV

None found

History

Ownership History

8 Records
  1. E3
    Current Owner2011-12-31

    ExpressJet Airlines / Delta Connection: Registered/operated by ExpressJet on behalf of Delta Connection (delivery/transfer noted 2011-12-31).

  2. AA
    2005-04-24

    Atlantic Southeast Airlines: Registered/operated as N980EV by Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Delta Connection affiliate).

  3. I0
    2004-08-04

    Independence Air: Leased/registered as N692BR to Independence Air (entry dated 2004-08-04).

  4. A2
    2003-02-25

    Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA): Delivered to Atlantic Coast Airlines (registered originally as N692BR on or about 2003-02-25).

  5. AA
    Historical

    Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA)

  6. IA
    Historical

    Independence Air

  7. AA
    Historical

    Atlantic Southeast Airlines

  8. EA
    Historical

    ExpressJet Airlines

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Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) (ER)

Overview

US-registered regional jet (N980EV), Bombardier CRJ-200ER, MSN 7759; operated for Delta Connection (ExpressJet/Endeavor Air) with a documented operator/registration history back to delivery in 2003. Some registry summaries list the airframe inactive; exact current FAA action dates/mode-S were not available from the FAA web interface at time of extraction.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2x General Electric CF34-3B1 (9220 lbf each)
  • Range: 1700 nm
  • Cruise: 424 kts
  • Seats: 50
  • Ceiling: 41000 ft

Operations & Cabin

50-seat regional single-aisle layout; typical Delta Connection fit 4 premium + 46 economy Single-aisle, 50 seats; forward galley and single-class or mixed 4/46 layout on Delta Connection-configured aircraft Avionics: Collins Pro Line 4 (typical fit for CRJ-100/200 series)

Model & Market Context

This article describes a single airframe, registered as N980EV, a Bombardier-built regional jet completed in 2003 (manufacturer serial number 7759) by Bombardier Aerospace. The aircraft is operated in regional service by ExpressJet Airlines / Delta Connection (operator) and carries a United States registration (US). Its operational history is characterized by regional airline use under the Delta Connection banner and routine fleet-level maintenance cycles typical for CRJ-200ERs; no major non-routine registry actions are published for this airframe in the supplied data.

The airframe carries a 50-seat regional single-aisle cabin, with the typical Delta Connection configuration noted as 4 premium + 46 economy, organized for short- to medium-haul sector efficiency. Avionics are fitted in the common regional-compliant package for the model family, listed as Collins Pro Line 4, supporting airline dispatch and avionics maintenance workflows used by ExpressJet/Delta Connection. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include frequent, high-cycle regional shuttle and thin-route services where the aircraft’s short runway performance and seating density are prioritized; maintenance considerations focus on CF34-3B1 engine care and cycle-limited components common to high-utilization CRJ-200ER operators.

As a member of the CRJ-100/200 family, this Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) airframe occupies a niche for 50-seat regional operations with modest range and cruise speed suited to intra-regional networks. Competing types historically include 50-seat turbofan regional jets from other manufacturers and older turboprops on cost-sensitive routes. Market factors for aircraft like N980EV emphasize airframe cycle life, CF34 engine support, and parts availability; resale and operator demand are influenced by airline network needs and regulatory noise/emission considerations that have affected the 50-seat regional segment.