N48901

This entry covers airframe N48901, an Embraer regional jet built in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 145501. The airframe is an Embraer ERJ-145LR, model Embraer ERJ-145LR, produced by Embraer S.A., and carries US registration status (US). Ownership is recorded to ExpressJet Airlines, a corporation located in the United States; the aircraft is documented as operated/owned by that carrier during its service life, with no other operators publicly listed in the supplied data. The airframe’s configuration and systems are consistent with typical ERJ-145LR examples of its vintage and condition, with no separate valuation provided.

The cabin for this airframe follows the typical 50-seat single-class regional layout, arranged 1-2 abreast, matching the standard ERJ-145LR interior used in regional airline service. The avionics fit is the Honeywell Primus family, the common factory/typical fit for ERJ-145s of this series, supporting standard regional airline navigation and communications equipment. With a design range of 1,550 nm and a cruise speed near 447 kts, the aircraft is suited to short- to medium-haul regional routes that were typical for its operator, ExpressJet Airlines, based in the United States. Maintenance and operational considerations align with fixed-wing multi-engine commuter operations and the common support network for Rolls-Royce AE 3007A-series engines.

The Embraer ERJ-145LR family occupies the regional jet niche for 50-seat capacity, offering a balance of range (1,550 nm) and cruise performance (447 kts) for single-aisle regional operations. Competing types in the same market segment historically include other 50-seat regional jets and turbofan commuter aircraft; buyer and charter demand generally reflects airline network needs for frequency and airport compatibility. From a maintenance and resale perspective, airframes like N48901 follow the ERJ-145 trend of requiring established support for the AE 3007A engine line, Honeywell avionics commonality, and operator-specific refurbishment to remain competitive in secondary markets.