N980EV

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.