N108HQ

This airframe, registered as N108HQ, is an Embraer E175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) built in 2007 with manufacturer serial number 17000166. The airframe is owned by REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC, a corporate operator based in Indianapolis, IN, United States, and is registered in the US registry. The airframe reflects fleet-standard equipment and has been operated in regional two-class configurations typical of its operator; ownership has remained with the corporate operator as the primary registrant since manufacture.

The cabin of N108HQ is configured in a two-class regional layout consistent with U.S. operator configurations, typically splitting the 76 seats into approximately 12 business and 64 economy positions. Avionics are the fleet-standard Honeywell Primus Epic E-Jet suite, supporting regional airline operational workflows and integrated flight management. Typical mission profiles for this E175LR include short- to medium-haul regional routes where the aircraft’s 2,200 nm range and cruise speed of 447 kts provide efficient frequency and connectivity for a primary hub operator based in Indianapolis. Maintenance considerations follow Embraer E-Jet fleet practices for the CF34-8E5 powerplants and the Primus Epic avionics suite, with emphasis on regional utilization cycles and commonality within Republic Airways’ fleet.

The Embraer E175LR variant occupies the regional jet niche between 70–90 seat regional capacity and mainline gauge service, offering a balance of range, speed, and cabin comfort for thin-to-medium density routes. Competing models in this sector include later Airbus A220-100 derivatives in up-gauged markets and older regional jets powered by CF34 variants. Buyer and charter demand for E175LR airframes like N108HQ is driven by fleet commonality, two-class cabin flexibility, and operational economics; resale and maintenance considerations emphasize engine maintenance cycles for the GE CF34-8E5 and avionics support for Honeywell Primus Epic-equipped E-Jets.