Tue, Mar 08, 2005
Approximately 276 Mile Longer Legs Than CRJ700-ER
Bombardier Aerospace says it's
rolled out a new Long Range (LR) model of the 70- to 78-seat
Bombardier CRJ700 airliner.
The CRJ700 LR aircraft will have a range of 2,516 miles (4,048
km), an increase of about 276 miles (444 km) over the CRJ700 ER
(extended range) model.
The extended range is made possible by increasing the aircraft's
maximum take-off weight, allowing it to carry more fuel. In
addition to the increase in the maximum take-off weight, the LR
model will also provide an increase in the maximum payload and
maximum landing weights. These weight increases will allow the
airlines greater flexibility in the operation of the CRJ700 LR
jetliner.
"The CRJ700 LR aircraft will allow operators to carry greater
payloads over greater distances and increase their ability to
generate more revenue," said Rod Williams, vice-president, Aircraft
Programs, Bombardier Regional Aircraft.
The Bombardier CRJ700 LR aircraft, which will be available in
the first quarter of 2006, will be powered by General Electric
CF34-8C5B1 engines. Existing CRJ700 aircraft can readily be
retrofitted to the new CRJ700 LR aircraft standards.
"The CRJ700 LR jetliner together with the recently announced
engine upgrade for the CRJ700 aircraft, the upgraded performance
CRJ900 aircraft and the new CRJ900 LR airliner show that the
Bombardier CRJ Series is constantly evolving to meet customer
expectations," said Mr. Williams. "We are expanding operating and
revenue-generating capability and lowering operating costs."
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