Despite selling its CSeries regional jetliner program to Airbus last year amid financial difficulties, Bombardier’s commercial aircraft division has decided to hold onto its CRJ family, launching a new airplane, the 50-seat CRJ550.
Bombardier Launches 50-Seat CRJ550 Regional Airliner
Key Takeaways:
- Bombardier has launched the new 50-seat CRJ550 regional jet, retaining its CRJ family despite having sold its CSeries program.
- The CRJ550 aims to replace aging 50-seat aircraft in North America, offering an enhanced passenger experience with features like three seating classes, inflight Wi-Fi, more legroom, and a self-serve station for first-class passengers.
- United Airlines is the launch customer, ordering 50 CRJ550s to be operated by its regional partner GoJet, with deliveries expected to begin later this year.
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