N129HQ2008 Embraer ERJ-175LR

Overview

This airframe, registered as N129HQ, is an Embraer regional jet of type Embraer ERJ-175LR (E175LR), built in 2008 with manufacturer's serial number 17000211. The airframe is listed as owned by Republic Airways Inc (a corporation based in Indianapolis, IN, US*) and is registered in the US. The aircraft has been operated in a regional airline context under the Republic Airways corporate fleet; no additional public registry actions or changes of ownership are recorded in the provided data. Condition and valuation details are not published for this specific tail.

Operations & Cabin

N129HQ is configured and operated for fixed-wing multi-engine regional airline service by its corporate owner, based out of Indianapolis; specific seat counts and cabin fittings for this individual aircraft are not published. Typical mission profiles for the airframe align with medium-range regional operations and high-frequency shuttle routes within a continental network, leveraging the 2,200 nm range and 480-knot cruise to link city pairs efficiently. Avionics and cabin amenities adhere to the Embraer E175LR type standard as deployed by regional operators, while maintenance follows the CF34-8E5 turbofan lifecycle and regional airline heavy-check schedules typical for a 2008-build airframe. Any unique on-board amenities or nonstandard cabin reconfigurations for this specific serial are not recorded in the supplied data.

Model & Market Context

The Embraer ERJ-175LR occupies the regional jet performance niche for short- to medium-haul trunk and spoke routes, offering operator flexibility through its range and cruise capability. Competing models in the regional/short mainline space tend to include other regional jets with similar seating and range characteristics; buyer and charter demand historically targets younger airframes but also values proven airframes like a 2008 E175LR for fleet commonality. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft reflect its age, the lifecycle of GE CF34-8E5 engines, and operator maintenance history, which are primary factors in valuation though not detailed in the provided record.