CRJ
IOC: 1992
Total Production: 1,710
Total Program's Cost: USD$60 billion
CRJ200
IOC: 1996
Production: 799
Unitary Cost: USD$24 million
Also Known As
CRJ100
CRJ200 ER
CRJ200 LR
CRJ200 PF
CRJ440
Origin
Canada
Contractor/s
Bombardier
Family Members
CRJ1000
CRJ700
CRJ900
Power plant:
CF34-3 (2)
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Description:
Bombardier CRJ (Canadair Regional Jet) commercial regional jet family was introduced in 1992 with the entry into service of the first CRJ100 aircraft. The twin-engine, single aisle airplane family has been improved all since its inception. Following the success of the CRJ100, Bombardier introduced the CRJ200 with improved engines in 1996, the CRJ700 in 2001 and the newest CRJ900 in 2003. Every model has a high degree of commonality with the rest of the aircraft family lowering spare parts, ground support equipment, maintenance programs and aircrew training costs. The latest addition to this successful family, is an enhanced CRJ900 announced in March 2005 which incorporates structural, aerodynamic and system changes for improved airfield performance.
The CRJ100/200 aircraft are intended for carrying 50-passenger on regional routes with environmental friendly and low noise emissions qualities. The CRJ100/200 aircraft outstands by its fuel economy which translates into low cost per trip and the ability to operate on routes typically for turboprop airplanes or banned for other commercial jet aircraft due to expensive fuel consumption. This also allows for transportation services on smaller routes as well. The CRJ440 is a 44-passenger variant of the CRJ200 regional jet.
The CRJ200 was designed to provide excellent performance and operating efficiencies in the regional segment. The aircraft is powered by two General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofan engines rated at 9,220 pounds which provide low noise levels and has a maximum take-off weight of 53,000 pounds (lb). It cruises at speeds of 464 knots and can transport a full load of 50 passengers up to 1,915 nautical miles (nm). The CRJ200 ER (Extended Range) version has a maximum takeoff weight of 51,000-lb and range of 1,560 nm. The CRJ200 LR (Long Range) weights 2,000-lb more and has a range of 1,915 nm.
In December 1996, Lufthansa CityLine placed an order for three firm order CRJs plus further three on option. The firm order aircraft were valued at $70 million and scheduled for delivery from March 1997 through February 1998. In January 1997, US-based Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), a Delta connection carrier, agreed on an order for 30 CRJs plus another 60 as option. The 30 firm order aircraft were valued at $600 million. The final agreement was signed in April 1997. On 23 January 1997, French carrier Air Littoral signed a purchase order for seven CRJs and took options on five aircraft. The 7 firm order aircraft were valued at $133 million.
On 28 January 1997, US carrier Atlantic Coast Airlines purchased 12 CRJ200 ERs valued at $240 million and took purchase rights on an additional 36 aircraft. The 12 firm order aircraft were scheduled for delivery beginning in July 1997 through September 1998. In February 1997, Air Canada purchased two additional CRJs worth $40 million to be delivered the same year. In March 1997, Slovenia-based Adria Airways placed an order worth $43 million for two CRJ200 LR to be delivered in early 1998 plus options on two additional aircraft.
In May 1997, South African Express (SAX) placed an order for six CRJ200 ER airplanes valued at approximately $130 million. The aircraft deliveries occurred between August 1997 and May 1998. On 30 May 1997, Delta connection carrier COMAIR placed a firm order for 30 CRJs valued at $600 million and took options for another 45 jets. In July 1997, Brit Air concluded an agreement for two CRJ100 valued at $43 million and two aircraft options. In October 1997, Midway Airlines Corporation placed an order for 10 CRJ200 ERs valued at $207 million and took purchase rights on 20 aircraft. The 10 firm order aircraft were scheduled for delivery beginning in November 1997 through December 1998.
On 31 October 1997, UK-based Maersk Air Limited placed an order for three CRJ200 LR airplanes valued at $64 million and further 12 airplanes on option. In November 1997, US carrier Mesa Air Group agreed on 16 CRJ200 LR airplanes valued at $350 million. Deliveries were scheduled to commence in 1998 through 1999. In November 1997, Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) placed an order for six firm order and six option CRJs. The firm order aircraft were valued at $125 million.
In February 1998, Air Littoral signed a purchase order with Bombardier for five CRJ100s valued at $100 million to be delivered between 1998 and 1999. On March 10th, 1998, Air Nostrum of Spain placed a firm order for five CRJ200 ER airplanes valued at $108 million scheduled for delivery in 1999 and further five on option. In May 1998, Brit Air placed an order for six CRJ100 and two CRJ700 airplanes. In June 1998, Air Wisconsin placed an order worth $84 million for four CRJ200 LR to be delivered in 1999. On 17 September 1998, Lufthansa placed an order for 10 CRJ700 plus another 10 as option. The German carrier also ordered 10 50-passenger CRJs, the firm order aircraft were valued at $475 million.
In October 1998, COMAIR signed an agreement with Bombardier for the purchase of 30 CRJ100 and 20 CRJ700 together valued at $1 billion. The agreement also included options for 30 CRJ100 and 70 CRJ700 aircraft options. COMAIR was scheduled to take delivery of the CRJ100 beginning in 1999 and the CRJ700 in 2001. On 21 October 1998, Australian carrier Kendell Airlines placed an order for 12 firm order CRJ200 and further 12 aircraft options to be delivered beginning in 1999 through 2001.
In January 1999, SkyWest Airlines ordered 25 CRJ200 LRs valued at approximately $560 million with deliveries due to begin in 2000 and continue until 2002, 25 more aircraft taken by SkyWest as option. In February 1999, Northwest Airlines placed an order for 54 CRJ200 LRs valued at $1.3 billion and took options on 70 further aircraft. The 54 airplanes were due for delivery between 2000 and 2004. In March 1999, UK carrier Jersey European Airways ordered four CRJ Series 200. In December 1999, Bombardier signed a follow-on agreement with SkyWest Airlines for 20 more CRJ200s. In January 200, Tokyo-based The Fair Inc. ordered two CRJs. On 21 January 2000, Japanese carrier J-Air ordered two CRJ200 airplanes.
In May 2000, Italian carrier Air Dolomiti placed a firm order for three CRJ200s valued at approximately $72 million. The aircraft were scheduled to be delivered beginning in 2000 through 2001. In June 2000, GECAS placed an order for 15 CRJ200s, 25 CRJ700s and 10 CRJ900s valued at $1.3 billion including options for 100 additional aircraft which will increase the final purchase order value to $3.9 billion. The 50 firm order aircraft were scheduled for delivery between 2002 and 2006.
In January 2001, SkyWest Airlines and Bombardier concluded an important agreement on 128 CRJ200 aircraft, 64 firm order and 64 options. The firm order aircraft were valued at $1.43 billion and were scheduled for delivery beginning in 2002 through 2004. In February 2001, Cameroon Airlines ordered two CRJ, one CRJ200 and one CRJ700, to be delivered between 2001 and 2002. On 19 February 2001,China's Yunnan Airlines placed an order for eight CRJ200s valued at $184 million due for delivery from 2001 through 2002. In April 2001, Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation finalized an agreement with Bombardier for 75 CRJ200s plus another 75 on option. On 25 April 2001, Lufthansa placed an order for 15 firm order CRJ200s plus 30 additional aircraft on option.
In July 2001, Northwest Airlines placed a firm order for 75 CRJ440, a 44-seat variant of 50-seat CRJ200, and took purchase rights on further 175 aircraft. The 75 firm order aircraft were valued at $1.68 billion with deliveries due from 2002 until 2005. In March 2002, Hungarian carrier Malev placed an order for two CRJ200s plus further six aircraft options. In June 2002, Atlantic Coast Airlines placed a firm order for 25 CRJ200s valued at $571 million to be delivered beginning in 2003 through 2004.
In May 2003, US Airways ordered up to 275 CRJ200/700s. The US carrier would take delivery of 60 CRJ200s and 25 CRJ700s, 90 reconfigurable orders and 100 aircraft options. The firm order aircraft were valued at $2.2 billion with the total estimated value of the contract with all options exercised reaching $7 billion. Deliveries were expected to commence in 2003 lasting until 2005. In July 2004, Spanish carrier Air Nostrum placed an order for 20 CRJ200s worth $513 million. On 17 July 2004, Austrian carrier Styrian Spirit placed an order for one CRJ200 priced at $24.3 million.
In September 2004, Air Canada Jazz signed an order for 15 CRJ200, 15 CRJ700 and 15 conditional orders plus 45 options. CRJ200s will be delivered beginning in 2004 and CRJ700s in 2005. The firm order aircraft were valued at $821 million. In April 2005, Northwest Airlines on behalf of its Northwest Airlink regional airline operation placed an order for 15 CRJ200s valued at $386 million.
On February 2, 2006 Japan Airlines International signed with Bombardier a purchase order for one CRJ200 jetliner on behalf of its subsidiary J-AIR.
On 3 August 2006, Gothenburg-based (Sweden) West Air Europe and Bombardier Aerospace announced an agreement for the conversion of two previously owned CRJ200 jetliners into CRJ200 PF (Package Freighter) all-cargo configuration aircraft. CRJ200 PF has been designed to carry cargo on routes of more than 575 miles.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 3, Passengers 50
Dimensions: Height 6.2 m, Length 26.8 m, Wingspan 21.2 m
Weights: Max Weight 24,000 kg (52,910 lb), Min Weight 13,835 kg (30,500 lb), Payload 6,124 kg (13,501 lb)
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 18,440 lb (8,364 kg)
Performance: Ceiling 12,500 m (41,010 ft), Cruise Speed 239 mps (Mach 0.72), Max Range 3,547 km (1,915 nm)
Other: Number of Engines 2
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Argentina
Australia
Austria
Cameroon
Canada
China
Denmark
France
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
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Romania
Russia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
United States of America