N127HQ

The airframe N127HQ is an Embraer regional jet built in 2008, serial number 17000206, manufactured by EMBRAER - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A.. This specific airframe is recorded as owned by REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC (a corporation based in Indianapolis, IN, US) and carries a United States registration. Its operational history centers on service under Republic Airways, with routine registry upkeep and maintenance retained under the corporate owner in Indianapolis. The aircraft is a fixed-wing multi-engine regional jet in typical line condition for its age, having a configuration and maintenance profile consistent with airline regional operations.

The airframe conforms to Embraer model cabin options, with the manufacturer's typical dual-class layout noted as 76 seats (12/64) and single-class capacities ranging 78–88 seats depending on interior layout choices; this particular entry lists 80 seats, indicative of a higher-density regional configuration. Avionics for the ERJ 170-200LR family are airline-standard for the type, supporting regional point-to-point operations and frequent short-haul cycles. Typical mission profiles for N127HQ under REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC would include high-frequency regional routes feeding mainline hubs, operating out of Indianapolis and other Midwest bases. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with CF34-8E5 engine support programs and airframe checks consistent with regional jet utilization rates.

The Embraer ERJ 170-200LR (E175LR) occupies the regional jet performance niche, offering transcontinental regional range and higher seat density compared with smaller regional turbofans. It competes with similarly sized regional jets and re-engined variants from competing manufacturers and remains in demand by regional carriers for its combination of range (2,200 nm), cruise speed (447 kts), and 80-seat capability. Resale and maintenance considerations reflect the CF34 engine support network and typical component life limits for a 2008-built airframe, with buyer interest focused on fleet commonality and utilization profile.