Regional Aircraft

Five Regional Aircraft Makers Drive Innovation In Sub-100-Seat Market In 2026

Across all types of routes, airlines are taking advantage of advancements in aerospace manufacturing to begin choosing different types of aircraft for shorter-duration flights. Finding the right balance between route frequency and fuel burn has renewed focus on the sub-100-seat market. Major airframe manufacturers chase larger narrowbody families, all the while several specialist builders remain intensely committed to this essential segment.