N438YX

The airframe bearing tail number N438YX is an Embraer-built regional jet completed in 2014, manufacturer serial 17000428. It is a factory-built Embraer 175LT (ERJ-170-200LR) delivered into U.S. registry and held by the corporate owner REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC, located in Indianapolis, IN, US, which serves as the operator/home base for company-listed assets. The aircraft is registered in the US; specific registry actions such as transfers, liens, or export entries are not published for this individual airframe. Condition and market valuation data for this specific serial are not published.

The subject airframe is configured in a typical 88-seat single-class regional layout, matching common fleet standards for high-density short- to medium-haul operations. In line with Embraer 175LT fleet practices, the aircraft supports regional airline missions such as frequent short sectors and high-cycle utilization; its performance and seating density make it suitable for point‑to‑point regional routes operated from the owner's Indianapolis base. Specific avionics fit, interior refurbishment status, and unique in‑cabin amenities for this serial are not published, as are any aircraft‑specific maintenance program or heavy‑check records beyond the corporate owner’s standard maintenance regime.

The Embraer 175LT (ERJ-170-200LR) occupies the regional jet niche between smaller 70‑seat regional jets and larger mainline narrowbodies, offering extended‑range capability and higher seat density for thin transcontinental or dense regional routes. Powered by twin GE CF34-8E5 engines producing 14,510 lbf each, this variant delivers the range (2,150 nm) and cruise (447 kts) suited to varied carrier route structures. Competing models in this segment include other E‑Jet variants and smaller narrowbody types; buyer and charter demand typically reflects fleet commonality, engine maintenance cycles, and seat capacity. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe follow standard used regional‑jet market drivers, with specific serial‑level factors such as maintenance history or cabin refurbishment affecting valuation—data that are not published for this particular aircraft.