AVRO RJ

The Avro RJ was developed from the BAe 146, the major changes being:

* Honeywell LF507 engines, with significantly lower operating temperatures for reduced maintenance costs and increased thrust under "hot and high" conditions. Electronic FADEC engine and APU controls.
* All digital, ARINC 700, avionics with Cat IIIa low weather-minima landing capability (with Cat IIIb available as an option).
* New Spaceliner passenger cabin with increased comfort and improved appearance.
* Developed design weights, reduced drag and increased cruising altitude, which increase range, economy and operational flexibility.

Like the BAe 146, the Avro RJs are a complete family of regional jets. There are three variants: RJ70, RJ85 and RJ100, which have different cabin lengths, but complete engineering and operational commonality. This is a major benefit to airlines, as matching the correct size of aircraft to traffic

demand produces significant cost savings. For airlines, the BAe 146/Avro RJ is a unique solution, being the only regional jet family extending from 70 to over 100 seats.

The Avro RJs have together with its predecessor the BAe 146 become known as "The Regional Jets of Choice" because of their high appeal to service-conscious airlines and their passengers.

The Avro RJ family is particularly popular with service-conscious airlines needing to provide "seamless" connections to mainline, long-haul flights. This is because the wide cabin, with 5-abreast seating, fully matches the seat width, aisle width and full headroom of much larger mainline jets. The cabin layout, too, is unique amongst regional jets. Toilets, galleys and doors are located at each end of the cabin, speeding cabin service (particularly important on short sectors) and allowing a two-class cabin if required.

SALES SUCCESS Following on from the success of the BAe 146, the Avro RJ was built between 1993 and 2003, achieving 170 sales with the final four aircraft being delivered in October/November 2003. The Avro RJ is operated by or on behalf of many operators worldwide and flies in the colours of major airlines and their regional partners including: British Airways, Lufthansa, Northwest, and THY. This aircraft family has enjoyed sales success all over the world, but particularly in Europe and North America. All current and past operators can be found here.

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