Bombardier CRJ900

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14 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum Bombardier CRJ900 EC-MNQ on approach.

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Aircraft

CRJ900 CRJ9

Iberia Regional Air Nostrum

EC-MNQ

Registration

Airline

Air Nostrum

ANE / YW

Manufacturer

Bombardier

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports 018

Achievements

Regional Ranger

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Clean side profile with ample negative space; muted lighting flattens colors but sharpness and framing are strong.

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The CRJ900 is an enlarged and improved version of the original CRJ100/200 series, representing the regional jet boom of the 2000s.

Fleet Rarity

Common type in Europe, especially with Air Nostrum; not rare.

Record Flights

Primarily used on short- to medium-haul regional routes, with no notable long-distance records.

Safety & Events

Generally good safety record; a handful of minor incidents and one notable runway overrun (not this frame).

Future Outlook

Still flying widely; gradual replacement possible by Embraer E-Jet family and Airbus A220.

Specifications

General Electric CF34-8C5

Engine

24.85 meters

Wingspan

36.4 meters

Length

2,956 kilometers

Range

830 km/h

Speed

76-90 passengers

Capacity

38,328 kilograms

MTOW

7.5 meters

Height

59.4 kN (13,360 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~81-85 dB on approach, varies by spec)

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