Canadair
Bombardier CRJ100/200
The Bombardier CRJ100/200 series, originally developed by Canadair in the early 1990s, marked the entry of a regional jet that combined the efficiency of a small airframe with the speed of a jet‑powered aircraft. The program began in 1990 when Canadair selected the existing Challenger business jet as a development basis, stretching the fuselage to accommodate up to 50 passengers and adding a larger wing and reinforced landing gear. Certification was achieved in 1991 for the CRJ100, followed a year later by the improved CRJ200, which featured more powerful General Electric CF34‑3B1 engines, upgraded avionics and a higher maximum take‑off weight. The aircraft’s low operating costs, quick turnaround time, and ability to serve airports with short runways quickly made it popular with regional carriers worldwide, especially in North America and Europe. Over 1,900 units were delivered before production ended in 2006, and many remain in service, supporting the growth of hub‑and‑spoke networks and providing connectivity to secondary markets. The CRJ series set a benchmark for regional jet design, influencing later models such as the Embraer E‑Jets and solidifying Canada’s reputation as a leading commercial aircraft manufacturer.
Classification
Performance
- Service Ceiling
- 12500 metre
Production & History
- First Flight
- 1991
Design & Classification
- Primary Use
- Country of Origin
- Manufacturer
- Canadair
- Developer
- Canadair
- Operator
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Maersk Air Brit Air Comair SkyWest Airlines Air Littoral Northwest Airlines Adria Airways Air Canada Lufthansa CityLine
- Wikidata ID
- Q3000403