Bombardier

Bombardier CRJ-900

CR9 CRJ9 Out of Production

A further stretch of the Bombardier CRJ line, the CRJ-900 is a twin-engine regional jet certified for up to 90 seats. In North American service it is usually configured with 76 seats to comply with pilot scope clauses, placing it in direct competition with the Embraer E175. Two GE CF34-8C5 turbofans give a cruise of 829 km/h and a range near 2,956 km. First flown in 2001, the aircraft measures 36.4 metres long with a maximum takeoff weight of 38,329 kg. The -900 extended the CRJ family into the larger regional market while keeping commonality with earlier variants flown by the regional affiliates of major carriers.

Dimensions

Length: 36,37 m
Wingspan: 24,85 m
Height: 7,51 m
Cabin Width: 2,12 m

Performance

Range: 2.956 km
Cruise Speed: 829 km/h
Max Speed: 876 km/h
Service Ceiling: 12.496 m
Category: short-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 76
Max Seats: 90
Cargo Volume: 15,50 m³
Size: regional

Engines

Count: 2
Type: Turbofan
Model: GE CF34-8C5

Airlines (12)

Delta Air Lines 80 American Airlines 71 Nordica 7 CityJet 6 Lufthansa CityLine 3 Air Canada 2 Air Canada Jazz 2 Rwandair Express 1 American Eagle Airlines 1 Sevenair 1 Skywest Airlines 1 Lufthansa 1

Family Variants

Bombardier CRJ-200 Bombardier CRJ-700

Engine Profiles

GE Aerospace CF34-8

About Bombardier CRJ-900

Weiter gestreckter CRJ für 90 Sitze. Der CRJ-900 ist im US-amerikanischen Regionalverkehr aufgrund von Scope-Clause-Beschränkungen als 76-Sitzer konfiguriert und konkurriert direkt mit dem Embraer E175.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bombardier CRJ-900 typically seats 76 passengers in a two-class configuration with 12 first class and 64 economy seats. Maximum single-class capacity is 90 passengers. The cabin features a 2-2 seating arrangement at 2.57 m wide, making it the largest member of the CRJ regional jet family.

The Bombardier CRJ-900 has a maximum range of approximately 2,876 km (1,553 nautical miles) with a full passenger load. This covers typical regional routes such as Atlanta to New York, Chicago to Dallas, or Montreal to Orlando. The aircraft is powered by two General Electric CF34-8C5 engines, which are reliable and widely supported across the regional airline industry.

The CRJ-900 cabin is 2.57 m wide with a 2-2 seating arrangement and no middle seats. The overhead bins are smaller than those on the Embraer E-Jets, so gate-checked bags are common on CRJ-900 flights. Cabin height is 1.85 m, which means taller passengers may need to duck slightly when walking down the aisle. Many passengers note that the first-class cabin on US carriers offers a comfortable experience despite the aircraft's regional jet classification.

The CRJ-900 is primarily operated by North American regional carriers. PSA Airlines (American Eagle), Endeavor Air (Delta Connection), and Mesa Airlines (United Express) are among the largest operators. Outside North America, Iberia Regional (Air Nostrum) in Spain operates a significant CRJ-900 fleet. Bombardier delivered over 400 CRJ-900s before production ended in 2020 following the sale of the CRJ program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

The CRJ-900 and E175 both serve the 76-seat regional jet market but the E175 has gained a clear market advantage. The E175 has a wider cabin (2.74 m vs 2.57 m), larger overhead bins, and higher passenger satisfaction scores. The CRJ-900 has a slight range advantage at certain payload configurations. With CRJ production ended and the E175 still in active production, the CRJ-900 fleet is gradually declining as airlines transition to Embraer E-Jets.