Who makes Avro RJ85?
British Aerospace
Avro RJ 85/Manufacturers
What happened to the BAe 146?
The BAe 146/Avro RJ is in wide use with several European-based carriers such as CityJet. The largest operator of the type, Swiss Global Air Lines, retired its last RJ100 in August 2017. The BAe 146 was produced in -100, -200 and -300 models. The equivalent Avro RJ versions are designated RJ70, RJ85, and RJ100.
Who still flies the BAe 146?
The BAe 146/Avro RJ is in wide use with several European-based carriers such as CityJet. The largest operator of the type, Swiss Global Air Lines, retired its last RJ100 in August 2017. The BAe 146 was produced in -100, -200 and -300 models….British Aerospace 146.
| BAe 146 / Avro RJ | |
|---|---|
| Number built | 387 (BAe 146: 221; Avro RJ: 166; Avro RJX: 3) |
Who still flies BAe 146?
The largest operator of the type, Swiss Global Air Lines, retired its last RJ100 in August 2017. The BAe 146 was produced in -100, -200 and -300 models….British Aerospace 146.
| BAe 146 / Avro RJ | |
|---|---|
| First flight | 3 September 1981 |
| Introduction | May 1983 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Mahan Air Pionair Australia Jota Aviation |
How many seats does a CityJet RJ85 have?
The CityJet Avro RJ85 features 95 seats in a 1 cabin configuration. Economy has 95 seats in a 3-3 config; this is pretty standard for these aircraft. Legroom-wise, the Economy pitch of 79cm is average, though of course what that means for you depends on how tall you are!
Where was the Avro RJ family of aircraft made?
The Avro RJ family of aircraft was assembled at the Avro International, later BAE Systems Regional Aircraft Centre, at Woodford Aerodrome in Greater Manchester, England. Production of various sections of the aircraft was carried out at different BAE plants.
What kind of planes does CityJet fly out of?
CityJet’s fleet includes 20 CRJ900 aircraft operating from bases in Copenhagen and Dublin. CityJet’s Bombardier CRJ900 fleet have 88- and 90-seat configuration in a 4-abreast layout. The twinjet is built by Bombardier in Montreal, with major components also produced by Bombardier’s Belfast facility.
When did British Aerospace stop making the Avro RJX?
An arrangement between British Aerospace and Khazanah Nasional would have opened an Avro RJ production line in Malaysia, but this deal collapsed in 1997. In 2000, British Aerospace announced that it was to replace the Avro RJ series with a further-improved Avro RJX series; plans to produce the Avro RJX were officially cancelled in November 2001.