N857AE

This airframe, registered as N857AE, is an Embraer-built regional jet completed in 2003 with manufacturer serial number 145752. The airframe is an Embraer ERJ-140LR (ERJ-135KL) variant and is registered in the US. It is owned by DELUX PUBLIC CHARTER LLC, an LLC based in Dallas, TX, US; acquisition by the Dallas-based charter operator is the principal documented change in its ownership record. Current valuation estimates for the airframe sit at $15,000,000, reflecting its configuration and market condition for a 2003 regional jet.

The aircraft operates in a 37-seat single-class regional layout tailored to short to medium-haul public charter missions, with a cabin density and seating consistent with higher-capacity regional operations. Avionics specifics are not published, but the ERJ-140LR/ERJ-135KL family typically carries regional transport-standard flight decks supporting commercial charter operations; maintenance and avionics updates would be managed to meet US registry and charter compliance. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include regional point-to-point routes within the continental United States and charter hops where a 1,650 nm range and a cruise speed of 450 kts enable efficient regional scheduling. The aircraft’s home operating base and administrative registry are centered on Dallas, Texas, reflecting the owner/operator’s location.

As an Embraer ERJ-series regional jet variant, the ERJ-140LR (ERJ-135KL) occupies the 30–40 seat regional niche, competing with smaller regional jets and turboprops for cost-sensitive short-haul routes. The twin Rolls-Royce AE 3007 engines provide a service ceiling of 37,000 ft and a performance profile suited to higher-frequency regional operations. Market demand for used airframes of this vintage is driven by charter operators and regional carriers seeking lower acquisition cost versus new production, with maintenance, avionics modernization and remaining airframe cycles being primary resale and operational considerations. The US registration and LLC ownership structure are typical for aircraft deployed in commercial charter service.