Bombardier CRJ-900

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Aircraft

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Airline

American Eagle

Manufacturer

Bombardier

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Apple iPhone 16 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Regional Ranger

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Location

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Richmond International Airport · RIC/KRIC · Runway Runway 16

37.5487, -77.3595

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Richmond International Airport RIC

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Aviation History

The CRJ-900 is a widely used regional jet, particularly in North America for short to mid-haul routes. It continues the legacy of the Bombardier CRJ family.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; hundreds in service, particularly with US regional affiliates.

Record Flights

Commonly used on short regional hops; not used for record-setting long-haul flights.

Safety & Events

Generally strong safety record with some minor mechanical incidents typical for regional jets.

Future Outlook

Still actively flying with several US regional airlines, though some carriers are beginning to retire older CRJs.

Specifications

General Electric CF34-8C5

Engine

24.85 m

Wingspan

36.24 m

Length

2,891 km

Range

880 km/h

Speed

76-90 passengers

Capacity

38,329 kg

MTOW

7.51 m

Height

2 × 14,510 lbf (64.5 kN)

Thrust

Stage 4 ICAO compliant (varies, ~85 dB on takeoff)

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