Originally Posted by
cadetdrivr
The 50 seaters and 70/76 seaters are both limited in total number (using a formula) and by gross weight.
50-seat limit is 65,000lbs and the 70/76-seat limit is 86,000lbs.
So the 550 is simply an existing CRJ700 that is being re-certified with a lower seat capacity and a reduced gross weight to comply with the 50-seat 65,000 lbs limit in the United Pilot Agreement.
Oh wow, so they
can replace 145’s and 200’s with 550’s while maintaining all their current 70/76 seaters. That’s sneaky.