N242JX

This entry describes the specific airframe N242JX, an Embraer-built regional jet completed in 2000 with serial number 145304. The airframe is an Embraer EMB-145LR operated in a 55-seat single-class regional/charter configuration and is registered in the US. Ownership is recorded to DELUX PUBLIC CHARTER LLC, a Dallas, Texas–based limited liability company that functions as the aircraft's owner-operator and home base custodian. The jet’s recorded market valuation stands at $2,500,000, reflecting its configuration, age and typical lifecycle status for the type.

The cabin is laid out in a 55-seat single-class regional/charter layout, optimized for short- to medium-haul passenger missions and high-density charter operations. Typical missions for this airframe include regional scheduled sectors and ad hoc charter work where a single-class configuration maximizes passenger carriage. Avionics and maintenance specifics are not published beyond the standard equipment for the model, but operation by DELUX PUBLIC CHARTER LLC implies a commercial charter maintenance program consistent with US registry requirements. Given its 2000 build year and 55-seat layout, the aircraft presents maintenance considerations common to older regional jets, including engine life-cycle management for the Allison AE 3007A units and airframe tracking for resale or continued charter service.

The Embraer EMB-145LR occupies the regional jet niche balancing moderate speed and range for thin-to-thick short-haul markets, with the LR variant extending mission flexibility via increased range. Competing types in the market niche include other 50–70 seat regional jets and turbofan conversions that emphasize operating economics and seat density. Buyer and charter demand for this airframe type is driven by route density and charter market dynamics; resale and maintenance considerations center on engine overhaul status, avionics upgrades and remaining structural life given the airframe’s 2000 manufacture date.