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
- E3Current Owner2011-12-31
ExpressJet Airlines / Delta Connection: Registered/operated by ExpressJet on behalf of Delta Connection (delivery/transfer noted 2011-12-31).
- AA2005-04-24
Atlantic Southeast Airlines: Registered/operated as N980EV by Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Delta Connection affiliate).
- I02004-08-04
Independence Air: Leased/registered as N692BR to Independence Air (entry dated 2004-08-04).
- A22003-02-25
Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA): Delivered to Atlantic Coast Airlines (registered originally as N692BR on or about 2003-02-25).
- AAHistorical
Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA)
- IAHistorical
Independence Air
- AAHistorical
Atlantic Southeast Airlines
- EAHistorical
ExpressJet Airlines
Intelligence
AI Summary
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.