Ever since entering service over a decade ago, the Bombardier CRJ has changed the way people travel. Today, more than 850 Bombardier CRJ aircraft fly with operators large and small all over the world.

The first Bombardier CRJ100 was delivered to Lufthansa in 1992, after the initial flight in November 1991. In 1996, the Bombardier CRJ200 was launched with higher performance engines. The Bombardier CRJ700 made its maiden flight in May 1999 and was delivered to inaugural customer Brit Air/Air France in January 2001. And, in January 2003, the latest and largest member of this highly successful family-the Bombardier CRJ900-was delivered to Mesa Airlines of the United States. All three versions of the Bombardier CRJ have the same type rating, maximizing the benefits of common crew qualifications: one type, three sizes, no compromises.

Designed to provide superior efficiencies to small operators and major airlines alike, the Bombardier CRJ100 /CRJ200 aircraft has firmly established itself as the world's quietest and most environmentally friendly commercial jet aircraft.

The aircraft's 50-seat capacity and low trip cost - fuel burn is 10% less than originally predicted - allow airlines to provide jet services on routes where low load factors make larger jet aircraft unprofitable.

The Bombardier CRJ200 can extend the range from hub airports or bypass congested hubs for more non-stop services between cities in smaller markets. The aircraft complements some bigger jets by flying their routes at off-peak times of day, allowing airlines to maintain the all-important flight frequency.

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