Bombardier CRJ

The fleet of CRJ-900NG regional jets operated by failed Estonian national carrier Nordica has been sold to a U.S. leasing and maintenance company.

The redesigned MJ500 features an advanced thermal hybrid powertrain driving aft-mounted open-rotor/stator propulsors.

Dutch startup Maeve Aerospace has redesigned its planned hybrid-electric regional aircraft to target the replacement of today’s regional jets beginning around the middle of the next decade.

Aftermarket spending on the world's regional jet fleet is set to decline over the next decade as the number of aircraft in the segment declines.

After the regional jet-helicopter crash near DCA, the FAA faces scrutiny of its handling of reports noting the risks of mixing helicopters and commercial flights.

A Delta Air Lines Bombardier CRJ900 crashed on landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Feb. 17.

NTSB investigators are confident that data from all three recorders recovered from the midair collision accident site near DCA will be extracted with no issues.

MHIRJ plans to update CRJ family flight manuals with procedures to help mitigate the risk of a problem the aircraft have conducting certain ILS approaches.

MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and Maeve Aerospace are teaming up for the development of Maeve’s planned M80 80-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

In response to growing MRO demand, MHIRJ is launching new initiatives related to supply chain, workforce and artificial intelligence.

The airline generated net new captains each month during the first quarter, executives said, describing the attrition rate as roughly halved year-over-year.

SkyWest Airlines has acquired a 25% ownership stake in Part 135 carrier Contour Airlines for $25 million.

The last Delta Air Lines-branded Bombardier CRJ200 flight took place on the morning of Dec. 1 between Elko, Nevada, and Salt Lake City.

This week’s #FlightFriday has a regional jet (sub 100 seats) focus.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Mesa Air Group is focused on maximizing block hours, hiring pilots and reducing its inventory of surplus Bombardier CRJ900s.

Over 300 captain or captain-eligible pilots have transferred to Air Canada from Jazz Aviation over the past year, reports the regional airline’s parent Chorus.

U.S. regional operator SkyWest continues to wait on regulatory approval for commuter authority as part of its upstart charter operation.

Propulsion developer ZeroAvia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Regional Jet Aviation completed a study that identified an initial CRJ700 retrofit entry point.

Mesa Air Group sees opportunity ahead for underserved rural markets.

SkyWest says it is making progress on slowing captain attrition, and projects adding a substantial number of block hours over the next two years.

Regional aircraft manufacturers see opportunities in broadening their aftermarket services portfolios beyond their product lines.

The test of the Software Programmable Open Mission Systems Compliant radio terminal was developed under an Air Force Life Cycle Management Center contract.

Brussels Airlines has signed a wet-lease agreement with CityJet for the summer season, with two CRJ-900s set to join the carrier’s fleet.

Irish regional wet-lease specialist CityJet is introducing Bombardier CRJ1000s to its fleet, with the first few aircraft scheduled to be placed with Lufthansa.