N185SY2016 Embraer ERJ-175LR

Overview

The airframe bearing tail number N185SY is an Embraer ERJ-175LR (designation ERJ-170-200LR) completed in 2016 with manufacturer serial number 17000600. The aircraft is owned by Skywest Airlines Inc, a corporation based in Saint George, UT, US, and is operated in a regional airline role consistent with its owner's business model. The airframe carries a US registration and is typically configured and deployed in the Alaska/SkyWest regional market; ownership is recorded to Skywest Airlines Inc in Saint George, Utah. Public registry actions beyond the stated ownership and registration are not published for this specific airframe.

Operations & Cabin

This specific ERJ-175LR is fitted in a 76-seat layout described as 12 business + 64 economy (76 total), reflecting the typical Alaska/SkyWest regional configuration for which it is intended. In service with Skywest Airlines Inc, the aircraft is employed on short- to medium-range regional routes where a balance of payload and range is required; these missions align with the listed 2,200 nm range and a cruise speed of 447 kts. Cabin amenities and avionics fit for this serial are not published beyond the seating configuration, but the interior arrangement indicates a focus on mixed premium/economy regional service. Maintenance and operational considerations follow the fixed-wing multi-engine category norms for active regional turbofan aircraft operated by a major regional carrier.

Model & Market Context

The Embraer ERJ-175LR family, represented here by N185SY, occupies a performance niche as a regional jet offering moderate range and high single-stage cruise speed for its class. With twin GE CF34-8E5 engines providing 14,510 lbf thrust each and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, the type competes with similarly sized regional jets in airline feed and thin long-haul markets. Demand among regional carriers and charter operators remains tied to seating flexibility and maintenance status; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe will reflect its 2016 vintage, serial 17000600, and continuous operation under Skywest Airlines Inc.