Originally Posted by
ConnectionPilot
To have the best fuel burn and to make a profit, Embraer states that the 175 must have 58% of capacity. Canadair states 53% capacity for NG -900.
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That 53% has nothing to do with a guaranteed profit.. Its comparing the CRJ900 fuel burn vs average european car fuel fuel (6.44L/100km) = 35mpg. So if the CRJ900 has 47 pax, it will be as efficient as a car.