Regional Jet Revolution Pioneer 1,945 CRJ Aircraft Delivered High-Speed Jet Hub-and-Spoke Feeder

Bombardier CRJ Series Family

The Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) family pioneered the 50-to-100 seat regional jet phenomenon, revolutionizing commercial airline hub-and-spoke connectivity. Developed from the high-performance Canadair Challenger airframe with rear-mounted General Electric CF34 turbofans, the CRJ gave airlines speed, climb capability, and jet comfort to replace regional turboprops.

CRJ-100

Bombardier CRJ-100

The CRJ-100 was the trailblazer that launched the regional jet revolution in 1991. By stretching the Canadair Challenger 601 fuselage and adding high-bypass GE CF34-3A1 engines, Bombardier gave airlines a fast 50-passenger jet alternative to turboprops.

Specs
ICAO code	CRJ1
Engine type	General Electric CF34-3A1
Length	87.8 ft / 26.77 m
Wingspan	69.6 ft / 21.21 m
Height	20.7 ft / 6.30 m
MTOW	47,450 lbs / 21.5 tons
Range	1,625 nm / 3,009 km (ER)
Max pax capacity	50

CRJ-200

The CRJ-200 upgraded the original design with more powerful and fuel-efficient GE CF34-3B1 engines, delivering significantly enhanced hot-and-high performance and lower cruise fuel burn across global regional connector fleets.

Specs
ICAO code	CRJ2
Engine type	General Electric CF34-3B1
Length	87.8 ft / 26.77 m
Wingspan	69.6 ft / 21.21 m
Height	20.7 ft / 6.30 m
MTOW	53,000 lbs / 24.0 tons (LR)
Range	1,700 nm / 3,148 km
Max pax capacity	50

CRJ-700

The CRJ-700 introduced a major generational redesign. Stretched to seat 70–78 passengers, it featured a clean-sheet aerodynamic wing with leading-edge slats, lowered cabin floor, and powerful GE CF34-8C1 engines.

Specs
ICAO code	CRJ7
Engine type	General Electric CF34-8C5B1
Length	106.6 ft / 32.51 m
Wingspan	76.3 ft / 23.24 m
Height	24.8 ft / 7.57 m
MTOW	75,000 lbs / 34.0 tons (ER)
Range	1,378 nm / 2,553 km (1,800 nm ER)
Max pax capacity	78

CRJ-900

The CRJ-900 became the commercial bestseller of the NextGen lineup. Stretched by 12.7 ft (3.86 m) over the -700, it seats up to 90 passengers with twin winglets, low fuel burn per seat-mile, and ATMOSPHERE cabin styling.

Specs
ICAO code	CRJ9
Engine type	General Electric CF34-8C5
Length	118.9 ft / 36.24 m
Wingspan	81.5 ft / 24.85 m
Height	24.6 ft / 7.51 m
MTOW	84,500 lbs / 38.3 tons (LR)
Range	1,515 nm / 2,805 km (1,800 nm ER)
Max pax capacity	90

CRJ-1000

Bombardier CRJ-1000 NextGen

The CRJ-1000 is the largest and longest variant in the CRJ dynasty, accommodating 100 passengers with fly-by-wire rudder control, reinforced landing gear, and high seat-mile efficiency for regional carriers like Air Nostrum.

Specs
ICAO code	CRJX
Engine type	General Electric CF34-8C5A1
Length	128.4 ft / 39.13 m
Wingspan	85.9 ft / 26.18 m
Height	24.5 ft / 7.47 m
MTOW	91,800 lbs / 41.6 tons
Range	1,650 nm / 3,056 km
Max pax capacity	104

Bombardier CRJ Series Technical Matrix

Specification	CRJ-200	CRJ-700	CRJ-900	CRJ-1000
Typical Passenger Seating	50	68–78	76–90	100–104
Overall Length	26.77 m / 87 ft 10 in	32.51 m / 106 ft 8 in	36.24 m / 118 ft 11 in	39.13 m / 128 ft 5 in
Wingspan	21.21 m / 69 ft 7 in	23.24 m / 76 ft 3 in	24.85 m / 81 ft 6 in	26.18 m / 85 ft 11 in
Tail Height	6.30 m / 20 ft 8 in	7.57 m / 24 ft 10 in	7.51 m / 24 ft 7 in	7.47 m / 24 ft 6 in
Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	24,041 kg / 53,000 lbs	34,019 kg / 75,000 lbs	38,328 kg / 84,500 lbs	41,639 kg / 91,800 lbs
Max Range (Full Payload)	1,700 nm / 3,148 km	1,800 nm / 3,334 km	1,515 nm / 2,805 km	1,650 nm / 3,056 km
Engines (2x)	GE CF34-3B1 (8,729 lbf)	GE CF34-8C5B1 (13,790 lbf)	GE CF34-8C5 (14,510 lbf)	GE CF34-8C5A1 (14,510 lbf)
Typical Cruise Speed	Mach 0.78 (829 km/h)	Mach 0.80 (850 km/h)	Mach 0.80 (850 km/h)	Mach 0.80 (850 km/h)

Program History & Milestone Timeline

March 1989

Canadair Regional Jet Program Launch

Bombardier officially launched the 50-seat CRJ program, seeing massive potential for fast regional jet routes between spoke cities and major hubs.

May 10, 1991

Maiden Flight of the CRJ-100

Prototype C-FCRJ completed its maiden flight from Montreal's Dorval Airport, validating high-altitude cruise speed and short runway capabilities.

October 1992

Lufthansa CityLine Commercial Debut

Lufthansa CityLine became the world launch customer, pioneering jet-speed regional feeder operations across Europe.

May 27, 1999

First Flight of the Stretched CRJ-700

Bombardier expanded the lineup with the 70-seat CRJ-700, featuring a slatted high-efficiency wing and upgraded GE CF34-8C engines.

December 2020

Final Delivery and Legacy

The 1,945th and final CRJ series aircraft (a CRJ-900 for Delta Connection) rolled off the Mirabel assembly line, capping one of the most transformative regional programs in aviation history.

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