been finalized, placing the regional jet on the path to completing critical design

review and design freeze in the coming months. The new configuration incorporates

a number of significant improvements that reflect design progress and promise

greater value to our respected customers.

These improvements are the result of discussions with and feedback from our

customers. The improved design will allow the MRJ to meet and exceed the

expectations of the market. Specifically, these enhancements will boost the MRJ’s

value where it matters most – in the marketplace and in airline operations. In this

issue we elaborate on some of the improvements and changes that have been made.

First, the cabin has been modified to better meet customer requirements. The new

configuration will offer a wider cabin with more head clearance than the

competitor’s. The cabin height has been raised an additional 1.5 inches. This also

translates into an additional 12% volume of space in the overhead bin, which will

better serve airlines and passengers by accommodating more carry-on baggage,

including large-size roller bag