Originally Posted by
JetJock16
I agree, when comparing the statistics from a friend of mine on the E-170, the CR7 & 9 have better fuel efficiency. Yes, according to him even the CR9 burns less than the E-170 and it carries more Pax.
No flaming so let’s leave it at that.
The E-jets essentially corrected all of the pax-comfort issues associated with RJ's, and this is HUGE.
I think Embraer was on the verge of putting Bomardier out of the RJ business, and the industry order statistics show this: A very large drop off in CRJ orders over the last several years, followed by a massive resurgence in 2007.
The E-jet was designed when oil was $25. A 15% fuel economy penalty was deemed acceptable to enhance pax comfort...made sense in 2004. But 15% of $110 is WAY more significant than 15% of $25. Oil saved the CRJ.