N508RH

This airframe, registered as N508RH, is an Embraer ERJ-145LR (EMB-145LR) built in 2003 with manufacturer serial number 145769. It is owned by the corporate entity HMS HOLDINGS LLC located in Charlotte, NC, US and is registered in the US. The aircraft was originally certified in a 55-seat regional layout and was subsequently converted to a VIP/executive cabin by Hendrick Motorsports, representing the primary notable change in its configuration and operational role. The airframe retains its ERJ-145LR performance characteristics while serving a corporate/executive transport mission under its current ownership.

The aircraft’s cabin was originally certified as a 55-seat regional transport but has been adapted for VIP/executive use for operations by Hendrick Motorsports, producing a markedly different internal layout and amenity set compared to commuter variants. Typical missions for this airframe emphasize corporate and team transport over medium-range sectors, leveraging its 1,650 nm range and 450 kts cruise speed to connect centralized bases such as Charlotte, NC with regional venues. Avionics fit and specific interior amenities are aligned with VIP/executive requirements following the conversion; maintenance and inspection cycles remain governed by the ERJ-145 family standards and the Rolls-Royce AE3007 engine maintenance regime. As a fixed-wing, multi-engine type, operational planning accounts for the aircraft’s certified service ceiling of 37,000 ft.

The Embraer ERJ-145LR sits in a performance niche as a stretched regional jet with long-range capability for a 50–60 seat class, offering higher cruise speed and longer legs than typical turboprops while delivering lower trip costs than larger regional jets. Competing models in its market segment include similarly sized regional jets from other manufacturers; buyer and charter demand for converted ERJ-145s often focuses on niche corporate or specialized mission roles rather than mainstream commuter use. Maintenance and resale considerations for this specific airframe reflect its age (built 2003), the widely supported AE3007 powerplant, and the market impact of a VIP conversion on common-configuration demand.