Bombardier Cl-600-2b16

Twin Jet

The Bombardier CRJ200 launched the regional jet revolution in the early 1990s, becoming the first purpose-built 50-seat jet to achieve widespread commercial success. Derived from Canadair's Challenger business jet, the CRJ100 entered service in 1992, followed by the stretched CRJ200 in 1996, and together they redefined short-haul aviation by offering jet speed and passenger comfort on routes previously served only by turboprops. The type's high cruise speed of Mach 0.81 and 1,700-nautical-mile range allowed regional carriers to operate hub-and-spoke networks with mainline efficiency, while its relatively low operating costs made thin markets economically viable. Over 1,000 CRJ100/200s were delivered before production ended in 2006, and the design spawned the larger CRJ700/900/1000 family that dominates regional jet fleets worldwide. Though many legacy carriers have retired their CRJ200s in favor of larger 70-76 seat jets, hundreds remain in service with regional operators, cargo carriers, and private operators, valued for their reliability and mature support infrastructure. The type's 41,000-foot service ceiling and robust General Electric CF34-3 engines give it excellent hot-and-high performance, making it popular for operations in the western United States and mountainous regions. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.