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drdisque wrote:A CRJ-700/900 NEO with a variant of the GE Passport engine makes a lot more sense from a practical standpoint. Perhaps they would build a single optimized version for 76 seats in a 2-class arrangement (the scope limit of most North American regionals) and call it the CRJ-800.
DiamondFlyer wrote:I don't think any major will purchase a RJ that isn't a 76 capable airplane again. Even if you have a segment that is relegated to 70 seats or less (like Delta), or 65 or less (like AA), it makes more sense to buy a 900/175, and certify it at the limit, so should scope change (unlikely) in the future, you can bump it up to 76 seats, like the recently purchased and delivered 175SCs at OO for DL.
lightsaber wrote:drdisque wrote:A CRJ-700/900 NEO with a variant of the GE Passport engine makes a lot more sense from a practical standpoint. Perhaps they would build a single optimized version for 76 seats in a 2-class arrangement (the scope limit of most North American regionals) and call it the CRJ-800.
Yeah... Or PW1200. New wingtip treatment.
Shrink the plane for maximum range at 76 pax below 86,000lb.
There is an opportunity due to the MRJ and E2-175 exceeding scope clause limits.
Lightsaber