Originally Posted by
flyonthewall
Krismiler, there is no such thing as a ‘regional’ jet.
Ansett managements push to introduce the CRJ at Kendell was a sorry example of this misconception. That they attempted it with such a top heavy management structure meant that they were doomed from the beginning. The issues there were nothing to do with anything that is part of CASA‘s role and everything to do with a lack of understanding of the operation AN took over.
A jet is a jet, and it will always have different operating economics to a turboprop. If you really think “Regional jets might be a better starting point” on routes like MEL-BNE and SYD-PER then I’m not sure you understand the economics of airlines.
" No such thing as a regional jet". Strange, how come some manufacturers use 'CRJ' as part of the nomenclature, such as Canadian Regional Jet, CRJ, and BAE 146 RJ, usually reserved for craft of 100 to 150 seats or less.