Unsafe airplanes

[Christopher Range]

I live in Duluth Minnesota(2hrs. south of US-Canada border). When flying out of Duluth on Northwest Airlines(one of the major carriers in this mid-western city), I always have to transfer in Minneapolis. That is not the problem. The problem is, what I have found out about the planes and, my concerns regarding those planes. To fly between Duluth n' Minneapolis, a CRJ80 or, CRJ70 is often used.

The CRJ series is leased from CanadaAir and, it is not made by Boeing, Lockheed or, McDonnell Douglas. Is the maintenance contract also maintained by Canadian or, US mechanics?

The regulations are different between US n' Canada.

 

[buzeyga]

I have no doubt in my mind that the CRJ is a safe aircraft. The CRJ is made by Bombardier...the same company that is building todays learjets. The one thing most people forget while flying is that no pilot in their right mind is going to risk their own lives not to mention passenger lives over a flight.

If you are really freaked out by flying you should go take a few lessons. After a little time doing touch and goes yourself and some turbulence...not to mention stalls which are also fun....you will sleep like a baby on any commercial flight (well..unless its swa 🙂 🙂 ).

 

[Kev3188]

I live in Duluth Minnesota(2hrs. south of US-Canada border). When flying out of Duluth on Northwest Airlines(one of the major carriers in this mid-western city), I always have to transfer in Minneapolis. That is not the problem. The problem is, what I have found out about the planes and, my concerns regarding those planes. To fly between Duluth n' Minneapolis, a CRJ80 or, CRJ70 is often used.

NW also flies A320's, DC9's, Sabb 340's, and Avro RJ85's out of DLH. Why not schedule your flights around one of these types?

As for who maintains them, the DC9, & A320's are "maintained" by replacement mechanics at NWA, the Saab and RJ85 are maintained by Mesaba Airlines maintenance.

 

[RDU Jetblast]

CRJ's are comfortable and safe. There is no fair way to compare to Boeing or Lockheed.

Airlines usually base their maintenance schedules around manufacturer's recommendation, Federal regulation and experience. If they are leased, the Lessor has a say as well.

Some airlines do some or all of their maintenance. Others farm heavy maintence to places run by Bombardier-the manufacturer of CRJ's. They may use someone else.

As far as Canadian vs. U.S. mechanics, I believe the Canadians must meet tougher qualifications to work on aircraft.

I have worked on CRJ's after working on larger jets and love them. You have nothing to fear or worry about. Have a good flight.