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CRJ1000 operates under Iberia Regional & Lufthansa despite limited popularity

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CRJ1000 operates under Iberia Regional & Lufthansa despite limited popularity
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Nearly 17 years after its first flight in September 2008, the CRJ1000 remains an unpopular aircraft variant. With a seating capacity of up to 104 passengers, it is too large to comply with the US scope clause, preventing its entry into US regional carriers' fleets. This limitation has been significant in hindering its widespread adoption.

Currently, only Air Nostrum and CityJet operate the CRJ1000 for commercial purposes. Air Nostrum's fleet of 27 aircraft serves Iberia Regional, though not all are active at any given time. Meanwhile, CityJet's five CRJ1000s are leased by Lufthansa and fly on its behalf. Both airlines are part of the Strategic Alliance of Regional Airlines.

In July, Air Nostrum and CityJet plan to conduct 190 round-trip flights daily using the CRJ1000. The average stage length for these flights has decreased by 3% to 355 nautical miles (657 km), fitting well within regional jet operations. The shortest route is from Menorca to Palma de Mallorca, while the longest stretches from Gran Canaria to Leon.

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The CRJ1000 supports increased frequency on certain routes, benefiting business travelers and enhancing connectivity. Notably, Madrid to Porto is the most-served airport pair with this aircraft type, covering a distance of 237 nautical miles (439 km) each way. Since first deploying the CRJ1000 on this route in 2011, Iberia has increased its use from half to now operating 80% of flights with this model.

Despite its unpopularity due to weight and seat limitations that prevent compliance with US scope requirements—a critical factor for regional jets—the CRJ1000 offers relatively good economics compared to other regional jets or small mainline alternatives. It shares similar capacities with models like the E195 but boasts a lower maximum takeoff weight by one-fifth, resulting in savings on en route charges and fuel consumption.

While larger aircraft like the Airbus A220-100 have more seats—averaging 119 compared to the CRJ1000's capacity—they also come with higher takeoff weights. Various factors such as range, fuel efficiency, price, availability of spare parts continue to influence airline choices between different aircraft models.

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