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 is launching the new 50-seat CRJ550 aircraft, aiming to replace over 700 aging 50-seat jets in North America by offering an improved passenger experience.
- United Airlines is the launch customer, ordering 50 CRJ550s configured with three seating classes (including first-class with a self-serve snack station), Wi-Fi, and enhanced legroom.
- The CRJ550 leverages cockpit commonality across the CRJ family, with United's orders for its regional partner GoJet beginning deliveries later this year and completing by summer 2020.
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