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Embraer ERJ 145 (EMB-145LU) · XA-RLI · Aeroméxico Connect

Embraer ERJ 145 (EMB-145LU) illustration in Aeroméxico Connect livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Embraer ERJ 145 (EMB-145LU)

ERJ145-145559Unknown
RegistrationMXXA-RLI
Verified aircraft dataagainst the official civil aviation registerWhat does this badge mean?Using its former registration (HB-JAS), we checked that this aircraft’s serial number and model match the official civil aviation register: BAZL (Switzerland), data as of Oct 9, 2026.That makes its identity more reliable. The verification expires after 12 months: if the register stops confirming it, the badge disappears.How we verify
OperatorAeroméxico Connect
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Embraer ERJ 145 (EMB-145LU) built in 2002 in São José dos Campos. Has operated for Crossair, Swiss International Air Lines, Aerolitoral and Air Zimbabwe.

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Technical data

ManufacturerEmbraer
Engines2×
PropulsionJet
First flight2002
Built inSão José dos Campos, Brasil
Country of registrationMéxico
MSN145559
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of BAZL (Switzerland) under its former registration HB-JAS · Oct 9, 2026

The model · Embraer ERJ 135 / 145

Figures for the ERJ-145 variant, the most representative of the family

Length29.9 m98 ft
Wingspan20.0 m66 ft
Height6.8 m22 ft
Range2,871 km1,550 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed828 km/h447 ktMach 0.78
Service ceiling11,280 m37,008 ftIt flies above Everest (1.3 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight22,000 kg48,502 lb
Maximum payload9,886 kg21,795 lbIts 50 passengers with baggage would weigh about 5.0 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity50 passengers
Endurance3 h 28 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

With its 2,871 km range, from Bâle / Mulhouse it could fly non-stop as far as:

CAICairo2,817 kmISTIstanbul1,818 kmMADMadrid1,186 kmLHRLondon718 kmAMSAmsterdam559 km
Beyond its rangeDOHDoha4,573 km

The type first flew in 1995 (31 years ago) · About 1,230 units built · Production ended in 2020

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

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Airports

Airports of the airlines that have operated it

since 2002Crossair airline base
Base
BSLBâle / MulhouseEAPMLH
2002–2006Swiss International Air Lines network of its de jet regional aircraft
Base
GVAGenevaBSLBâle / MulhouseMUCMunichZRHZurich
Main destinations
FRAFrankfurt am MainHAMHamburgLJUZgornji BrnikWAWWarsaw

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Aircraft chronology

2002
Built
Assembled by Embraer in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
Jan 31, 2002
Delivered to Crossair
Delivered to Crossair as HB-JAS.
Mar 1, 2002
Transferred to Swiss International Air Lines
Transferred to Swiss International Air Lines.
Jun 1, 2006
Transferred to Aerolitoral
Transferred to Aerolitoral.
Jan 29, 2024
Transferred to Air Zimbabwe
Transferred to Air Zimbabwe.

Operators

2002-01-31
Crossair
Registration HB-JAS
2002-03-01
2006-06-01
Aerolitoral
Registration XA-RLI
2024-01-29
Air Zimbabwe
Registration Z-WPU

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Vuelopedia (2026) Embraer ERJ 145 (EMB-145LU) · XA-RLI · Aeroméxico Connect. Available at: https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/ERJ145-145559 (Accessed: 18 October 2026).

BibTeX

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