N215JQ

The airframe bearing tail number N215JQ is an Embraer ERJ-170-200LR (marketed as the E175LR) built in 2009 with manufacturer serial number 17000270. This specific airframe is owned by REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC, a corporation based in Indianapolis, IN, US, and is registered in the US. The aircraft’s ownership by Republic Airways positions it within a regional airline operating environment; the change to Republic Airways ownership represents the principal documented registry event for this airframe. Condition and valuation details are not published in the provided data.

Configured in an airline regional layout with 2-2 seating, the cabin of N215JQ accommodates approximately 76–80 seats depending on the operator layout; the supplied data lists 80 seats as the certified seating capacity. Typical mission profiles for this airframe type include short- to medium-range regional routes within a continental network, leveraging the 2,200 nm range and a cruising speed near 480 kts to operate multiple daily rotations. Avionics fit for this E-Jet is the Honeywell Primus Epic suite, which supports modern regional airline operations and common pilot training flows within a carrier like Republic Airways. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow standard Embraer E175LR schedules and are managed under corporate operator procedures in Indianapolis.

The Embraer ERJ-170-200LR (E175LR) occupies the regional jet niche for higher-capacity, longer-range single-aisle regional operations, offering improved range and cabin width compared with earlier regional jets. Competing models in the same segment include higher-capacity regional variants from other manufacturers, and demand is driven by regional carriers seeking 70–90 seat aircraft with good stage lengths. Resale and maintenance considerations for the E175LR typically emphasize airframe hours, engine cycles on the CF34-8E5 engines, and avionics commonality (Honeywell Primus Epic) that supports fleet interoperability.