N216JQ

This airframe, registered as N216JQ, is an Embraer-built regional jet of the E175/170-200 family manufactured by Embraer S.A. and completed in 2009 with serial number 17000273. The aircraft is owned by REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC of Indianapolis, IN, US, and carries a United States registration (US). Notable registry actions include transfer into the Republic Airways fleet under its corporate ownership, and the airframe is typically operated in regional service configurations; its condition and valuation track the mature E175 market and operator maintenance programs.

The airframe is commonly outfitted in a typical two-class regional layout, with operator-dependent configurations; Delta Connection commonly uses a 76-seat two-class fit while high-density arrangements up to 80 seats are also employed on this airframe. Avionics for the E175 family on this airframe are typically the Honeywell Primus Epic suite, supporting modern regional operations and common pilot type-rating flows. Mission profiles for N216JQ center on short- to medium-haul regional feeder routes where the aircraft’s 2,200 nm range and 474 kts cruise enable multiple daily rotations between hubs and spoke cities. Maintenance considerations align with in-service E175 practices under Republic Airways’ maintenance program and scheduled shop visits for CF34-series engines.

The Embraer ERJ-175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) occupies the regional jet performance niche with single-aisle comfort and turbofan efficiency relative to smaller regional jets and turboprops. It competes against other 70–90 seat regional airliners and smaller narrowbodies in airline networks, attracting operators seeking flexibility between two-class service and high-density layouts. Buyer and lease demand for similar E175-family airframes is driven by regional network capacity needs, and resale or transition considerations emphasize CF34 engine time, avionics commonality such as Honeywell Primus Epic, and seat configuration when assessing market value.