N209JQ

This airframe, registered as N209JQ, is an Embraer regional jet delivered in 2008 with manufacturer serial number 17000258. It is an Embraer-built Embraer 175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) currently owned by Republic Airways Inc, a corporation based in Indianapolis, IN, US, and carries a US registration. The type has appeared in spotting records configured for Delta Connection service, and the operator-dependent seating layout for this airframe is recorded as C12Y64. No public record of additional ownership changes or major registry actions is cited in the supplied data.

The cabin for this specific airframe is noted in spotting and operator records as a typical Delta Connection dual-class installation of approximately 12F/64Y (listed as C12Y64), reflecting an 80-seat layout with a small first-class cabin and a larger economy cabin. In service with Republic Airways Inc, the aircraft’s performance envelope — including a maximum cruise near 460 kts and a range of 2,200 nm — positions it for regional and short-to-medium-haul route duties, frequently operated from the owner’s Indianapolis base to feed mainline hubs. Avionics and specific interior finish details are not supplied in the provided dataset. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow the standard Embraer 175LR practices for CF34-8E5–powered examples, consistent with regional airline operating cycles and operator-specified cabin configurations.

The Embraer 175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) occupies the regional jet niche between smaller 70-seat types and larger single-aisle aircraft, offering typical trans-regional range and cruise speed suitable for 1.5–3.5 hour sectors. Competing models in this segment include newer variants of regional jets from manufacturers that aim for similar seat-capacity and range; market demand is driven by regional carriers and mainline feeders requiring efficient 70–90 seat types. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2008 serial 17000258 reflect standard lifecycle factors for late-2000s Embraer 170/175 family airframes, including engine life on GE CF34-8E5 powerplants and operator-dependent cabin reconfiguration requirements.