N197SY 2018 Embraer 175LR

Overview

This entry covers airframe tail number N197SY, an Embraer-built regional jet delivered in 2018 with manufacturer's serial number 17000709. The airframe is an Embraer 175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) and is owned by Skywest Airlines Inc, a corporate registrant based in St. George, UT, US; it is registered in the US. The aircraft’s ownership history is singular in the supplied data, with registration and corporate ownership recorded to SkyWest Airlines Inc., and there are no additional recorded transfers or notable registry actions provided. Condition and valuation specifics are not supplied; the aircraft is presented in active commercial service configuration under its current operator.

Operations & Cabin

The in-service cabin for this specific frame is a 76-seat layout; an example SkyWest configuration is 12 Business / 12 Eco+ / 52 Economy, which reflects a mixed-class regional arrangement optimized for short- to medium-haul feeder routes. No bespoke avionics fit or supplemental type certificates are reported in the provided data; standard ERJ-170/175 flightdeck equipment would typically be expected for dispatch and airline operations. Mission profiles for this airframe center on regional airline schedules, connecting smaller markets to major hubs with block ranges comfortably within the 2,200 nm capability and cruise performance around 447 kts. Maintenance considerations follow airline program norms for two CF34-8E engines and regional jet heavy checks under the operator’s maintenance schedule.

Model & Market Context

The Embraer 175LR airframe occupies the regional jet niche for 70-90 seat operations, balancing range (2,200 nm) and speed (447 kts) for both high-frequency short sectors and longer thin routes. Its direct competitors include stretched variants of competing regional jets and smaller mainline single-aisles in capacity-limited markets. Buyer and charter demand tends to favor well-maintained, line-ready examples with strong operator support; given the twin GE CF34-8E engines and conventional regional seating, typical resale and maintenance considerations emphasize engine TBO management and interior refurbishment cycles for continued airline utilization.