The logic behind the CRJ450

The recent emergence of CRJ450 sparked a lot of industry chatter.  The thinking among most industry analysts and observers is that the 50-seat regional jet is obsolete.  Its economics don’t work anymore, and that is why nobody makes them anymore. We along comes the CRJ460, with less than 50 seats – what is going on?

Ross Mitchell, Senior Vice President at MHI RJ Aviation, walks us through the thinking behind the CRJ450. Turns out the thinking has evolved; it’s not about costs, it’s about revenue potential.

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Addison Schonland Partner

Co-Founder AirInsight. My previous life includes stints at Shell South Africa, CIC Research, and PA Consulting. Got bitten by the aviation bug and ended up an Avgeek. Then the data bug got me, making me a curious Avgeek seeking data-driven logic. Also, I appreciate conversations with smart people from whom I learn so much. Summary: I am very fortunate to work with and converse with great people.

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