What’s behind the CRJ550 resurgence?

United Airlines launched the CRJ550, based on the CRJ700. At the time, it looked like this aircraft would be niche and unique to United. Then Delta also selected this model. What explains this resurgence? Also, what does the pilot shortage situation look like, and where are we on the Scope Clause?

Ross Mitchell, SVP at MHIrj, walks us through these issues and a few more, discussing the state of regional flying in Brazil, India, and North America.

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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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