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Alchemy · January 6th, 2008, 22:47

Never flown a bombardier but I think the E145 has a bit of a leg up on the CRJ-200 because it's a newer design, is more fuel effecient, has FADEC and is generally less systems intensive to the pilots (more automated). I guess those things don't necessarily equate to "better" (except for the fuel) but in 3000 hrs of flying the thing I have to say I think the ERJ is a very safe and reliable airplane. I really don't mind it from a passenger standpoint either (I deadhead on it every once in awhile), especially if its one of ours with the XM radio.

Regarding the bigger ones, I think the E jets have a leg up when it comes to ease of operation and passenger comfort, but the CRJ 700/900 are more fuel effecient and cheaper to operate.

January 6th, 2008, 22:47	#22
Alchemy Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,718	Re: Bombardier vs. Embraer Never flown a bombardier but I think the E145 has a bit of a leg up on the CRJ-200 because it's a newer design, is more fuel effecient, has FADEC and is generally less systems intensive to the pilots (more automated). I guess those things don't necessarily equate to "better" (except for the fuel) but in 3000 hrs of flying the thing I have to say I think the ERJ is a very safe and reliable airplane. I really don't mind it from a passenger standpoint either (I deadhead on it every once in awhile), especially if its one of ours with the XM radio. Regarding the bigger ones, I think the E jets have a leg up when it comes to ease of operation and passenger comfort, but the CRJ 700/900 are more fuel effecient and cheaper to operate.