N199SY2018 Embraer 175LR

Overview

This article concerns airframe N199SY, an Embraer 175LR (marketed also as ERJ-170-200LR) completed in 2018 with manufacturer's serial number 17000730. The airframe is registered in the US and is owned by SkyWest Airlines, Inc., a corporation based in St. George, UT, US; its operational control and route assignment follow SkyWest's fleet deployment patterns. The airframe retains its original-build specification typical of late-model E175LRs and has no publicly reported major incident history in the supplied data. Entry into the SkyWest fleet and registration as N199SY represent the principal documented ownership milestone for this tail number.

Operations & Cabin

The subject aircraft is configured in a dual-class layout holding 76 seats, following a typical Alaska configuration of 12 business-class and 64 economy-class seats, which supports regional trunk and thin long-haul sectors. Avionics are fitted with a Honeywell Primus Epic suite consistent with a typical E175 executive/airline fit, supporting modern flight management, situational awareness and airline operational integration. With a maximum operating ceiling of 41,000 ft and cruise speed near 480 kts, the airframe is well-suited to high-utilization regional operations, frequency-driven short- to medium-haul schedules, and interchangeability within SkyWest’s feeder networks. Maintenance considerations follow Embraer and CF34-8E OEM programs; specific maintenance status and condition details are not published in the supplied data.

Model & Market Context

The Embraer 175LR occupies the upper end of the regional jet category, offering extended range (2,200 nm) and a 76-seat layout that targets capacity-constrained routes where mainline narrowbodies would underfill. Competing models in this niche include the Mitsubishi Regional Jet family and lower-capacity variants of the Bombardier/Longer-range CRJ series, though the E175’s passenger comfort and Honeywell Primus Epic avionics are notable selling points. For buyers and lessors, considerations include CF34-8E engine lifecycle, E175-specific maintenance tracking, and resale demand tied to regional franchise networks such as SkyWest, which often favor fleet commonality for operational efficiency.