N118HQ

This specific airframe, registered as N118HQ, is an Embraer E‑Jet family regional jet built as an Embraer 175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) by Embraer S.A. in 2007 with manufacturer serial number 17000189. The airframe is owned by REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC, a corporation based in Indianapolis, IN, US, and is registered in the US registry. There are no other publicized operator transfers or major registry events listed in the supplied data; the aircraft’s documented identity and ownership indicate continued commercial regional service under Republic’s corporate ownership. Condition and valuation details are not published in the provided dataset.

The airframe is configured in the typical regional two-class layout used across E‑Jet operators, with example configurations cited as a 76-seat two-class arrangement (12 business + 64 economy) though operator configurations vary; the specific record lists seating capacity as 88 which may reflect a higher-density regional layout. Avionics fit for the E‑Jet family is the Honeywell Primus Epic suite, noted as the typical installation for this model line, supporting modern airline operational requirements and integrated flight management. As a regional aircraft with a 2,200 nm range and 480 kt cruise speed, it routinely performs short- to medium-haul scheduled services and high-frequency regional sectors out of Republic’s Indianapolis base and other North American hubs. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow standard E‑Jet practices, including engine support for the GE CF34‑8E5 series and airframe-specific checks consistent with 2007-build E‑175LR examples.

The Embraer 175LR occupies the regional jet performance niche between smaller 70–80 seat regional types and larger single-aisle mainline jets, offering higher capacity and range for thin transcontinental or long regional routes. Competing models include stretch regional variants and smaller Airbus A220 or older Bombardier CRJ/ERJ types in some markets; buyer and charter demand generally favors airframes with modern avionics like the Honeywell Primus Epic and proven CF34 engines. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2007 airframe center on lifecycle costs of CF34‑8E5 maintenance programs, interior reconfiguration options (two-class versus high-density) and remaining economic life given typical regional utilization patterns.