The definition of a regional jet would typically include the fact that it is a twin turbofan engined airliner with a maximum of 100 seats. The regional jet segment really exploded in 1989 when Bombardier in Canada stretched its Challenger business jet into a small airliner seating 50, known then as the CRJ100. Bombardier followed up with the CRJ200 which also seated 50, but had more efficient engines. Bombardier sold 1,054 of these regional jets. We see the regional airliner market continuing to offer airlines attractive options as industry consolidation and changing market focus evolves.
The Dynamic Regional Jet Market
The definition of a regional jet would typically include the fact that it is a twin turbofan engined airliner with a maximum of 100 seats. The regional jet segment really exploded in 1989 when Bombardier in Canada stretched its Challenger business jet into a small airliner seating 50, known then as the CRJ100. Bombardier followed up with the CRJ200 which also seated 50, but had more efficient engines. Bombardier sold 1,054 of these regional jets. We see the regional airliner market continuing to offer airlines attractive options as industry consolidation and changing market focus evolves.