Originally Posted by
Lighteningspeed
He is probably basing it on what the Director of Ops has said and also based on his flying experience. CRJ9 at mid 30s burn averages around 2700 at mach .77 near max capacity.
Maintenance tech has informed us that CRJ9 Next Gen Enhanced version that XJ flies is about 30% more fuel efficient overall when compared to ERJ175 and these are based on the same destinations CP and XJ flies to.
If you're only burning 2700 (1350 per side) then you are doing better than anything I've ever seen. I've seen 1400pph per engine at FL390 and .77. But I think your numbers are a little low.