N135HQ

This entry describes a specific Embraer E-Jet airframe, tail number N135HQ, a 2008 production Embraer 175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) with manufacturer's serial 17000224. The airframe is owned by Republic Airways Inc (a corporation based in Indianapolis, IN, US) and is registered in the US. The installation and equipment reflect a typical regional-commercial fit for the E-Jet family, and the airframe’s registry and ownership tie it directly to Republic’s Indianapolis operating base. No other historic ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published in the supplied data.

The airframe is certified for 80 seats per the registry but is commonly operated in a 76-seat two-class layout for American Eagle services, reflecting typical regional airline practice of slightly reduced seating for a two-class configuration. Avionics conform to a typical E-Jet commercial fit with Honeywell Primus Epic, supporting modern airline operational, navigation and safety requirements. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short- to medium-haul regional services within the aircraft’s 2,200 nm range and cruising at about 440 kts, with operations staged from Republic Airways’ Indianapolis base. Maintenance and cabin configuration are consistent with high-utilization regional fleets; any unique amenities or individual maintenance status for this specific tail are not published in the supplied data.

The Embraer 175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) occupies the regional narrow-body niche for 70–90 seat city-pair markets, offering a balance of range (2,200 nm) and efficiency suitable for regional feed and thin mainline routes. It competes against other regional jets in the same capacity band and is attractive to carriers requiring two-engine turbofan performance with modern avionics like the Honeywell Primus Epic. For buyers and lessors, considerations center on airframe age (this unit is a 2008 build), engine time on CF34-8E5 powerplants, and typical E-Jet maintenance and resale dynamics tied to airline-configured interiors and certified seating counts.