N137HQ

This airframe, registered N137HQ, is an Embraer 175LR (commercial designation ERJ-170-200LR) built in 2008 with manufacturer serial number 17000231. The ship was manufactured by Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. and is currently owned by Republic Airways Inc, a corporation headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, US, operating under a United States registration. The airframe is configured and maintained as a regional transport with a typical operational history for a 76-seat LR-series Embraer, including line operations, scheduled regional flying, and standard heavy maintenance intervals as expected for its family and age. Notable registry actions include its listing on the U.S. registry as US-registered aircraft and its continued service under the Republic Airways corporate operator account.

The cabin on this specific Embraer 175LR follows a typical dual-class 76-seat regional layout, arranged as 12 first / 64 main in common dual-class service. Avionics are fitted with a Honeywell Primus Epic suite, supporting modern flight-deck capabilities, integrated systems monitoring, and avionics upgrades consistent with regional airline operations. Operated from Republic Airways’ base of operations in Indianapolis, this airframe is optimized for short- to medium-haul regional missions — high-frequency shuttle routes, hub-feed services, and transcontinental relief sectors within the LR range. Maintenance considerations align with CF34-8E5 shop visit intervals and Embraer LR-series structural inspections; cabin configuration and two-class seating reflect typical yield-management priorities rather than maximum-density commuter use.

The Embraer 175LR occupies a niche as a longer-range, larger regional jet within Embraer’s 170/175 family, offering a balance of passenger capacity and extended stage lengths up to 2,200 nm. With performance such as a 470 kts cruise and 41,000 ft ceiling powered by reliable GE CF34-8E5 engines, it competes with similarly sized regional jets and small narrowbodies in airline fleet planning. Demand is driven by regional carriers and mainline partners seeking a 70–80 seat regional platform; resale and maintenance considerations focus on CF34 engine support, avionics lifecycle (Honeywell Primus Epic), and the airframe’s accumulated cycles and calendar age since the 2008 build.