"Bombardier has launched its latest regional jet product, the CRJ1000, which is targeted at the 100-seat market. The company said it has firm orders and options for more than 60 aircraft, with deliveries to begin in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Previously designated the CRJ900X jet, the CRJ1000 regional airliner is intended to offer low operating costs and improvements to cabin comfort, the manufacturer said.
The CRJ1000 aircraft will offer a maximum range of 1,691 nautical miles with 100 passengers, under certain operating conditions, Bombardier said. Compared with older generation aircraft of similar passenger capacity, the CRJ1000 will provide substantially lower fuel consumption and achieve up to 30 percent reduced carbon dioxide engine emissions, the company said. The first flight is scheduled for the summer of 2008." - AviationNews.net
Regional Jets have been a game changer in the airline industry today. They provide a whole new spectrum of possibilities to airlines. Currently, some of the most profitable carriers are regionals. There factors include a higher filled seat average, shorter routes with high density, and generally better aircraft usage. However, regional tickets are often more expensive than regular tickets. This also allows regional aircraft carriers to constitently turn out a profit. For the designated route segmets that these aircraft fly, base on a wide variety of factors, regional jets can be a game-changer in commercial aviation markets.
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