regionaljet
Regional jet is a category of small airliners designed for short- to medium-range routes. They typically seat about 50 to 100 passengers and are used by regional airlines or as feeders for major carriers. Capacity and range vary by model, but most regional jets fly roughly 1,500 to 2,500 nautical miles and operate with two-person crews. Their smaller size allows higher-frequency service and access to airports that larger jets cannot serve.
Regional jets emerged in the late 20th century to replace smaller turboprops on busier regional routes. They
Major programs and manufacturers have defined the category. Bombardier’s CRJ series and Embraer’s ERJ and E-Jet
Operation and market dynamics: Regional jets are commonly operated by regional subsidiaries of major airlines or