", "VIDEO: Nevada's Minden pursues fire-fighter role for BAe 146. Demo. [61] Air Spray purchased a second airframe for conversion in October 2013.[67]. 146-300 - Maximum seating of 128 passengers at six abreast and 74cm (29in) pitch. British Aerospace marketed the aircraft as a quiet, low-consumption, turbofan aircraft, which would be effective at replacing the previous generation of turboprop-powered feeder aircraft. An RJ115 variant, the same physical size, but with an increased MTOW and different emergency exits, was marketed, but never entered production;[51][52] it sat 116 as standard or up to a maximum of 128 in a high-density layout. The Avro RJ arrangement are overhauled advancements of the Bae-146 family (see separate entrance), and like the 146 was implicit three fuselage length variations, the Rj70, Rj85 and Rj100. We currently have 0 (new or used) BAE 146-100 aircraft for sale. The RJX series used Honeywell AS977 turbofans for greater efficiency (15% less fuel burn, 17% increased range), quieter performance, and 20% lower maintenance costs. The BAe 146/Avro RJ is in wide use with several European-based carriers such as CityJet. Prior to the first flight, British Aerospace had forecast that the smaller 146-100 would significantly outsell the 146-200 variant; however, airlines showed a higher level of interest in the larger 146-200. Seat(s) Class Seat Type Power Video Review; 1 A: None: No Power: Seat 1 A is an Economy Class Bulkhead seat. Production of various sections of the aircraft was carried out at different BAE plants. 108. [54] Out of these proposals came the BAe 146STA (Sideloading Tactical Airlifter), based on the BAe 146QT cargo aircraft and sharing its cargo door on the left side of the rear fuselage. ", "Conair and Falko Sign AVRO RJ85 Airtanker Marketing Agreement. Deliveries of the RJ85 began in April 1993. [19] For ease of maintenance and reduced operator costs, the ALF 502 is of a modular design and makes minimum use of specialist tooling. [4] The ALF 502 was derived from the Lycoming T55 turboshaft powerplant that powers the Chinook heavy-transport helicopter. I enjoyed flying on this bird, as the interior was nearly equivalent to a 737. [4][5] The chosen configuration had a high wing and a T-tail to give good short-field performance, while the aircraft was to be powered by four 6,500 lbf thrust Avco Lycoming ALF 502H turbofan engines. ", "Air Spray to begin converting a second BAe-146", "Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens team up for electric future", "Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Siemens develops Hybrid-Electric demonstrator", "Airbus and Rolls-Royce cancel E-Fan X hybrid-electric RJ100 experiment", "G-IRJX British Aerospace 146-RJX100, Manchester International", http://www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk/aircraft/british-aerospace-bae-146-100/, "Aviation Safety Network Aviation Safety Database: BAe-146 Statistics", "Have taken 216 human lives (Norwegian language)", "ASN Aircraft accident British Aerospace BAe-146-200 N350PS Paso Robles, CA", "Experts Seek to Determine If Shots Played Role in Crash. It shared the fuselage of the 146 version, but with interior, engine, and avionics improvements. A modified BAe 146-301 is used as the UK's Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements. Legroom-wise, the Economy pitch of 0cm is average, though of course what that means for you depends on how tall you are! The BAe 146-100QC is the convertible passenger/freight version and the BAe 146-100QT (Quiet Trader) is the freighter version. [23][24], According to the BAe 146's chief designer, Bob Grigg, making the aircraft as easy to maintain as possible and keeping operators' running costs as low as possible were considered high priorities from the start of the design process. BAe 146 pictures, specifications, cabin configuration. By continuing to use this website, you are agreeing to our Cookie Policy. The Avro RJ series also featured a modernised cockpit with EFIS replacing the analogue ADI, HSI, and engine instrumentation. The average price of the BAE 146-100 is not available. We use cookies to help you get the best experience when using our website. by the manufacture or FAA. [35] In 1985, Aspen Airways inaugurated the first scheduled jet service into Aspen, Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains of the western U.S. with a BAe 146-100 operating from an airfield with an elevation of 7,820 feet. [26], Drawing on experience from the Hawker Siddeley Trident and the Airbus A300, both the fuselage and wing were carefully designed for a reduced part-count and complexity. An Avro RJ100 flying testbed would have one of its four Honeywell LF507 turbofans replaced by a Rolls-Royce 2 MW (2,700 hp) electric motor, adapted by Rolls-Royce and powered by its AE2100 turboshaft, controlled and integrated by Airbus with a 2 t (4,400 lb) battery. The flight returned to Cape Town the same day with a stop at Windhoek, Namibia. The Avro RJ85, the first RJ development of the BAe 146 family, features an improved cabin and the more efficient LF 507 engines. The fuselage length is 26.16, 28.55 and 30.1 meters. [16][17], Due to the sales performance of the BAe 146, British Aerospace announced a development project in early 1991 to produce a new variant of the type, powered by two turbofan engines instead of four, that was offered to airlines as a regional jet aircraft. SkyJet Airlines lets you experience JET SERVICE with its BAE-146 series 100 an 80-seater aircraft manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace. Proximity to the galley may be bothersome. Item 21-1: New item per BAE Systems. Passenger capacity in the -100 was 70 to 94 depending on seat configuration. [43] The RAF also operates the BAe146 CC Mk2 in No. ATA 21 Air Conditioning. A "gravel kit" can be fitted to aircraft to enable operations from rough, unprepared airstrips. 146-200QC - Max payload 10,039kg (22,132lb). [62][63][64][65] In January 2012, Conair Group announced its arrangements to market and promote the Avro RJ85 as a major air tanker platform. ... ideal payload capacity between Ashford, Mumayiz and Wright 2011, p. 597. With 387 aircraft produced, the Avro RJ/BAe 146 is the most successful British civil jet airliner programme. The Qantas BAE Systems 146-300 features seats in a 0 cabin configuration. It seats up to 112 passengers. Available at: Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements, José María Córdova International Airport, Avro RJ-85 landing in high crosswinds at Dublin Airport, "hawker siddeley - flight international - series - 1973 - 2582 - Flight Archive", "Air Transport: HS.146—What Went Wrong", "Commercial Aircraft Directory - Avro RJ-85ER. * The BAE 146-200 was very similar to the BAE 146-100, but with a fuselage stretch of 2.39 meters (7 feet 8 inches) to a total length of 28.6 meters (93 feet 9 inches). BAE-146-100. ", "Aviation trading company remarkets and revamps Avro RJ and BAe 146 series for multi-mission markets. [5], Early on, the decision to adopt four engines for a feeder airliner rather than two was viewed as atypical by some commentators. [5] The first order for the BAe 146 was placed by Líneas Aéreas Privadas Argentinas in June 1981. [68] The article also states that Conair is converting an eighth Avro RJ85 for use as an air tanker, while Neptune is converting two more BAe 146-200s for aerial firefighting use. Cobham Aviation Services Australia began operations under the Airlink brand on behalf of Australian Airlines (and later Qantas) in 1990 using the type until 2005. Its internal electronics could overheat, triggering an automatic shutdown of an engine with no option for inflight restart, and certain rare atmospheric conditions could cause a loss of engine thrust due to internal icing. AVRO RJ85 1 ... BAe 146-200 1 97 or 50 VIP G-SMLA. [20] Production of the Avro RJ ended with the final four aircraft being delivered in late 2003; a total of 173 Avro RJ aircraft was delivered between 1993 and 2003.[20]. ", British European Confirms Order for 20 Avro 20 RJX-100 Airliners and Selects Jetspares & EFDMS, "Canadian company settling in at Chico airport, converting plane to aerial firefighter. Manufacture of an improved version known as the Avro RJ began in 1992. [76][77], Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era, Regional airliner family by British Aerospace, later BAE Systems, BAe 146-100, Avro RJ70, and BAe 146 Statesman. [6], The programme was initially launched with backing from the UK government, which agreed to contribute 50% of the development costs in return for a share of the revenues from each aircraft sold. South African’s regional arm AirLink currently operates a fleet of 12 83-seat Avro RJ85s, making it their second most used regional jet behind the Embraer ERJ-135. A regional jet (RJ) is a jet airliner and a regional airliner with fewer than 100 seats. Interested in buying this aircraft click here. [70] In South Africa, the BAe 146 is seeing similar use and going to meet a similar fate to the CityJet aircraft. In its primary role, it serves as a regional jet, short-haul airliner, or regional airliner, while examples of the type are also in use as private jets. As the table below shows, a less drastic change was offered in the -300 with a length increase over the -200 of 2.34 Metres (7ft 8in), a passenger capacity of 100 and no new engine or winglets. Max payload 11,827kg (26,075lb). A further-improved version with new engines, the Avro RJX, was announced in 1997, but only two prototypes and one production aircraft were built before production ceased in 2001. The first one was the Sud-Aviation Caravelle in 1959, followed by the widespread Yakovlev Yak-40, Fokker F-28 and BAe 146.The 1990s saw the emergence of the most widespread Canadair Regional Jet and its Embraer Regional Jet counterpart, then the larger Embraer E-Jet and multiple competing projects. Detailed seat map Bulgaria Air BAE 146 200 90pax. BAe 146-300 - the longest flight in the line, the maximum capacity of 128 passengers. The -100 was the last of the 146 series designs to be developed into the Avro RJ standard with first deliveries of the Avro RJ70 in late 1993. Economy has 94 seats; this is pretty standard for these aircraft. The engines lack thrust reversers due to their perceived reduced effectiveness in anticipated conditions. [online] BBC News. CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet) 50. BAE reached an agreement with Druk Air and British European in early 2002 in which the airlines agreed not to enforce their firm orders for the RJX. The production version … Additionally, other sound-deadening measures include a high bypass ratio compared to contemporary aircraft and additional sound-damping layers built into the engine. Defence industry 'must rise to the challenge' in 2021 Jan 11 2021. (Brief Article), "Air Safety and Cabin Air Quality in the BAe 146 Aircraft", "New Eurocity Express to operate out of London STOLport. A further-improved version with new engines, the Avro RJX, was announced in 1997, but only two prototypes and one production aircraft were built before production ceased in 2001. [14], Early production aircraft were built at Hatfield, which had originally been a de Havilland factory. EFFECTIVE ABOVE DATE, the BAe 146/Avro 146-RJ Master Minimum Equipment List has been revised. Two pair Type I exits. [48][49] However, due to airlines favouring a lower initial price rather than minimising seat-mile costs, the definitive 146-300 emerged as a less extreme development. The aircraft's fuselage was to be stretched by 3.2 metres (10 ft 6 in) compared with the -200, allowing 122 passengers to be carried at 32-inch seat pitch and 134 at 29-inch seat pitch. [18], In 1993, the upgraded Avro RJ series superseded the BAe 146. At the end of this video of a retardant drop by Neptune’s Tanker 01, a BAe-146… ... Aircraft Seating and Survivability Systems. This page was last edited on 21 January 2021, at 14:40. [33] On 1 July 1984, the first of 20 BAe 146s ordered by Pacific Southwest Airlines was officially delivered. The Airbus/Rolls-Royce/Siemens E-Fan X was a hybrid electric aircraft demonstrator being developed by a partnership of Airbus, Rolls-Royce plc and Siemens. [27], The BAe 146 is powered by four Avco Lycoming ALF 502 turbofan engines, which are fixed on pylons underneath the aircraft's high wing. The BAe 146 was announced in January 1987 to have been selected to launch the first jet services from London City Airport; it was chosen due to its unmatched flying characteristics and ability to operate from so-called STOLports. Friday two BAe-146’s were parked on the ramp at Missoula, 10 and 12, while two others, 02 and 15, were in the hangar for heavy maintenance. More typical seating configuration for 85 at five abreast and 84cm (33in) pitch. There were several reasons why a twin engine configuration was not chosen. With 387 aircraft produced, the Avro RJ/BAe 146 is the mo… [12] In 1982, British Aerospace stated that the sale of a total 250 aircraft was necessary for the venture to break even. ©2021 GlobalAir.com. [61] Several organizations carry out such conversions, including U.S.-based Minden Air Corporation, Neptune Aviation Services, and Aero-Flite, a U.S. subsidiary of Canadian-based Conair Group. Changes included the replacement of the original Lycoming ALF 502 turbofan engines by higher-thrust LF 507 turbofan engines, which were housed in redesigned nacelles. [12] The BAe 146 received its Certificate of Airworthiness on 8 February 1983. 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. One pair Type I and . Maximum Seating Series 100 - 100 Capacity (Including Crew): Series 200 - 118 Series 300 - 118 Increasing to 124 for aircraft with Type III under wing exits, introduced by change HCM40301A. Tourists Killed in Beagle Channel Crash; Chilean Plane Was on Leg of Antarctica Tour", "ASN Aircraft accident British Aerospace BAe-146-300 B-2716 Yinchuan Airport (INC)", "ASN Aircraft accident British Aerospace BAe-146-100 EC-GEO Melilla Airport (MLN)", "ASN Aircraft accident Avro RJ.100 HB-IXM Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH)", "ASN Aircraft accident Avro RJ.100 TC-THG Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)", "ASN Aircraft accident British Aerospace BAe-146-200A OY-CRG Stord-Sørstokken Airport (SRP)", "Six Dead After Cargo Plane Crashes in Papua's Mountains. [2] It sees wide usage at small, city-based airports such as London City Airport. The BAe-146/Avro RJ has been involved in 14 hull-loss accidents with a total of 294 fatalities and one criminal occurrence with 43 fatalities. BAE has stated that the 146M is suitable for performing airlift, medical evacuation, para-drop, surveillance, or inflight refueling operations. Highlights of Change . ", "Why some flights are exempt from the airport curfew. [34] Air Wisconsin was another major US operator of the 146, replacing their fleet of turboprop Fokker F27 Friendships with the type. [43], On 3 May 2017, an Airlink Avro RJ85 made the first commercial airline flight in history to Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean, a charter flight from Cape Town, South Africa, via Moçâmedes, Angola, to Saint Helena Airport to pick up passengers stranded when the island's only link with the outside world, the British Royal Mail Ship RMS St Helena, suffered propeller damage. Find the best airplanes seats, information on legroom, recline and in-flight entertainment using our detailed online seating charts. It has a cruising speed in excess of 330 knots. British Aerospace also adopted a system of cost guarantees between component suppliers and the operators of the BAe 146 to enforce stringent requirements. On 9 April 2009, a BAe 146-300 belonging to Aviastar Mandiri, an Indonesian charter operator, crashed into Pike Mountain, On 28 November 2016, a chartered Avro RJ85, registration CP-2933, flying from. British Aerospace promoted the BAe 146 to airlines as a "feederliner" and short-haul regional airliner. The rear fuselage section was manufactured at BAE Systems' former Avro site at Chadderton, Greater Manchester. The British Aerospace 146 (also BAe 146) is a short-haul and regional airliner that was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace, later part of BAE Systems. All rights reserved. The BAe 146 line stretched across included three major production models, each based on passenger seating which directly dictated fuselage lengths. The freight-carrying version carries the designation "QT" (Quiet Trader), and a convertible passenger-or-freight model is designated as "QC" (Quick Change). [55], BAE Systems announced the BAe 146M programme in 2009, designed to provide ex-civilian BAe 146-200 and -300 aircraft to military operators, available either in passenger or freighter configurations. The centre fuselage section was manufactured at the Filton BAE site. [30], The ALF 502 has experienced multiple issues. [4][12] Initial flight results showed better-than-predicted takeoff and climb performance. BAe 146 commercial aircraft. Ultimately, the fuselage was stretched by 2.34 metres (7 ft 8 in), giving a capacity of 100 passengers seated five-abreast at a 31-inch seat pitch, without winglets or the proposed ALF 502R-7. "Airport Engineering: Planning, Design and Development of 21st Century Airports." [50] Deliveries began in December 1988. SkyJet Airlines’ BAE 146 aircraft specializes in operating in Short Take-Off/Landing perfect and ideal for the … ", "St. Helena sees maiden commercial pax flight", "PICTURE: RAF takes delivery of BAe 146 C3 transports", "Type Certificate Data Sheet No. [41] In 2012, the Royal Air Force (RAF) announced it would acquire the BAe 146M as an interim transport aircraft between the retirement of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and the introduction of the larger Airbus A400M Atlas, to supplement its air transport activities in Afghanistan. This military-transport version has a refuelling probe protruding from the nose; a demonstrator, fitted with a dummy refuelling probe and an air-openable paratroop door, was displayed at the 1989 Paris Air Show and carried out extensive demonstration tours, but no orders resulted. Manufacture of an improved version known as the AvroRJ began in 1992. A further stretch of 2.3m created the BAe-146-300 which had a capacity … The RJ70 seats 70 passengers five abreast, 82 six abreast or 94 in high-density configuration. The aircraft proved to be useful on "high-density" regional and short-haul routes. 30 . It has four turbofan engines mounted on pylons underneath the wings, and has retractable tricycle landing gear. CANADAIR . Flight planning or any other aircraft operations should only be done using official technical information provided Three different length versions of the BAE 146 were built: the series 100 with 70 to 84 seats; the 200 series with 85 to 100 seats; and the 300 series with 100 to 112 seats. Manufacture of an improved version known as the Avro RJ began in 1992. [20], Several major cargo operators have operated the type. BAe 146-300 salon is equipped with good sound insulation, lighting and more non-straight shelves for hand luggage. [31] Additionally, the BAe 146 experienced some issues with its bleed air and cabin pressurization systems, leading to a number of fume events where irritant fumes were introduced into the cabin by the pressurizing system. Two pair Type I exits. 146-200QC - Max payload 10,039kg (22,132lb). [32], In May 1983, British airline Dan-Air became the first carrier to launch services using British Aerospace's new 146; the first revenue-earning service was flown between London Gatwick Airport and Berne Airport. With six-abreast economy, five-abreast business and four-abreast first class cabin options, a whole range of existing aircraft from 50 seat turboprops to 130 seat mainline jets can be successfully replaced. In all, 387 BAe 146/Avro RJs were produced with the breakdown being 221 BAe 146s and 166 Avro RJs. The equivalent Avro RJ versions are designated RJ70, RJ85, and RJ100. BAE explored the possibility of manufacturing 14 "hybrid" aircraft, but British European at least was unwilling to accept the risk of operating a unique type. [69] capacity and service standard. For our Antarctica flight, we use three similar aircraft: the BAE 146-200, the AVRO RJ 85, and the AVRO RJ 100. BAe 146 - 100 / 200/ 300 a t a D c i s a •B • Take-off Field Length • Payload Range Economics ... abreast passenger seating matches 737 standards whilst 4-abreast and 5-abreast introduce premium class options. [39] The BAe 146 was also operated by East-West, taking delivery of eight from 1990, until the company was absorbed into Ansett. The BAe 146-200QC is the convertible passenger/freight version and the BAe 146-200QT (Quiet Trader) is the freighter version. In economy class, the BAe 146 can either be configured in a standard five-abreast layout or a high-density six-abreast layout, making it one of few regional jets that can use a six-abreast layout in economy class. Announced on 28 November 2017, it followed previous electric flight demonstrators towards sustainable transport for the European Commission's Flightpath 2050 Vision. The 146-200 features a 2.41-m (7 ft 11 in) fuselage extension and reduced cost per seat mile. [59] However, BAE Systems terminated the project in December 2001, having completed and flown only three aircraft—a prototype each of the RJX-85 and RJX-100, and a production RJX-100 for British European. Since last winter, Braathens Regional Aviation … Throughout the production life of the BAe 146, British Aerospace proposed a number of specialised military versions, including side- and rear-loading transports, an airborne tanker version,[53] and a carrier onboard delivery version. The BAe 146 is a medium-sized commercial aircraft which was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace which later became part of BAE Systems. The first 146-300, an aerodynamic prototype based on the original prototype 146-100, flew for the first time on May 1 1987, with certification granted that September. The British Aerospace 146 (also BAe 146) is a short-haul and regional airliner that was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace, later part of BAE Systems. A BAe-146 exits the target area after making a retardant drop. BA16, Issue 16. The first flight of the -100 occurred on 3 September 1981, with deliveries commencing in 1983. one pair Type III exits. [8][9][10], Low-key development proceeded, however, and in 1978, British Aerospace, Hawker Siddeley's corporate successor, relaunched the project. ", "Royal Pain Relief: Britain's RAF Adding BAe-146 Jets. 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