What a Bombardier CRJ costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 3 Bombardier CRJ aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
What does a Bombardier CRJ cost to own?
A Bombardier CRJ costs about EUR 61,167 a month to run, or about EUR 3,093 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Bombardier CRJ
Aircraft overview
The Bombardier CRJ is a family of regional jet airliners developed from the Canadair Challenger business jet platform. The original CRJ100 first flew in 1991, entered airline service in 1992, and the broader family remained in production until 2020. Built for short to medium stage lengths, the CRJ line includes the CRJ100, CRJ200, CRJ700, CRJ900 and CRJ1000. Its importance in the used market comes from its large installed base, established maintenance ecosystem and suitability for scheduled regional service, corporate shuttle work and specialized conversions.
Performance & specifications
Performance varies by variant, but typical cruise speeds are around Mach 0.78 to Mach 0.82, commonly about 440 to 470 knots true airspeed. Published ranges generally run from about 1,000 nautical miles for early 50-seat models to more than 1,500 nautical miles for selected later or extended range versions. Service ceiling is typically 41,000 feet. Useful payload also depends on configuration, with the CRJ200 carrying roughly 13,500 lb and larger models such as the CRJ900 and CRJ1000 offering substantially higher payload capacity. Power comes from General Electric CF34 turbofan engines, with CF34-3 engines on the CRJ100 and CRJ200, and later CF34-8 variants on the CRJ700, CRJ900 and CRJ1000.
Cabin & avionics
The CRJ cabin uses a 2 by 2 regional jet layout with no middle seats. Typical airline seating is about 50 passengers in the CRJ100 and CRJ200, about 66 to 78 in the CRJ700, about 76 to 90 in the CRJ900 and up to 104 in the CRJ1000. Cabin comfort, galley fit, lavatory condition and baggage provisions vary widely by operator history. Avionics are not Garmin based in standard airline configuration. Early CRJ100 and CRJ200 aircraft commonly use Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4, while later CRJ700, CRJ900 and CRJ1000 aircraft use Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 with integrated flight management, autopilot and engine indication systems.
Buying & value
Used CRJ values are driven by variant, total cycles, engine status, landing gear life, cabin condition and remaining heavy check intervals. Buyers should review maintenance records carefully, including life limited parts, corrosion findings, service bulletins, avionics compliance and CF34 engine shop visit history. The CRJ200 is usually the lowest cost entry point, though its economics are less attractive on high fuel cost routes. The CRJ700 and CRJ900 are often favored where additional seats improve trip cost, while the CRJ1000 serves markets needing the highest capacity in the family. Common value factors include ADS-B Out compliance, refreshed interiors, NextGen cabin features on later aircraft and operator specific modifications.