Bombardier CRJ-9002001 |
REGIONAL JET AIRLINER | Virtual Aircraft Museum / Canada / Bombardier |
Stretched derivative of CRJ-700. The first prototype, modified from CRJ-700 prototype with fuselage plugs but retaining CRJ-700 wings, landing gear and engines, first flown 21 February 2001; public debut at Paris Air Show 14 June 2001; first production aircraft first flown 20 October 2001; Transport Canada certification achieved 9 September 2002, followed by FAA approval 25 October 2002 and JAA certification 23 December 2002; first customer delivery to Mesa Air on 3 February 2003 CURRENT VERSIONS 900: Standard version. 900ER: Extended-range version. 900ER European: As 900ER but with maximum T-O weight limited to 36,995kg to minimise weight-related charges when operating in European airspace. 900LR: Long-range version. 900LR European: As 900LR hut with maximum T-O weight limited to 37,995kg.
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