N500DE

This airframe, registered as N500DE, is an Embraer-built regional jet of type Embraer ERJ-145EP constructed by Embraer S.A. in 1998 with constructor serial number 145084. The aircraft is recorded as owned by CHAMPION AIR LLC, an LLC based in Mooresville, NC, US, and carries a United States registration (US). Registered to CHAMPION AIR LLC, this specific ERJ-145EP represents a late-1990s production example of the series and retains the common single-class regional passenger fit associated with its build. No separate historical registry events beyond the current owner are published for this airframe in the supplied dataset.

The aircraft is fitted in the standard ERJ-145 passenger configuration with a 55-passenger regional single-class layout (standard ERJ-145 passenger fit), optimized for short-haul regional operations. Avionics on this airframe reflect the common fit for the family, equipped with a Honeywell Primus 1000 suite that supports typical regional airline navigation, communication, and flight management tasks. With a cruise speed of 450 kts and a range of 1,650 nm, the airframe is suited to high-frequency regional shuttle routes, thin international sectors, and charter missions where 50–60 seats are requested. Maintenance considerations follow the ERJ-145 family practices for twin-engine regional jets, with Rolls-Royce AE 3007A1 propulsion requiring adherence to the engine manufacturer’s inspection and shop visit cycles.

The Embraer ERJ-145EP occupies the small regional jet niche, offering a 55-seat capacity and a cruise/ceiling profile competitive for feeder services and niche charter operations. Typical competitors for this performance envelope include smaller regional jets and turboprops configured for 30–70 passengers, with the ERJ-145 family appealing for higher-speed regional connectivity. Demand among buyers and charter operators often hinges on fleet commonality, airframe condition, and avionics fit like the Honeywell Primus 1000; resale and maintenance considerations are influenced by engine shop visit status on the AE 3007A1 engines and the airframe’s age (built 1998) relative to remaining economic life.