Delta Connection Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) has taken delivery of its 100th Bombardier CRJ, becoming the second operator of the regional jet to reach its century. The 100th jet, a 50-seat CRJ200, joins a fleet of 84 CRJ200s and 15 70-seat CRJ700s. The airline's sister regional, Delta Air Lines-owned Comair, operates 140 CRJs. ASA has a further 23 CRJs due for delivery through to December 2004 - seven CRJ200s and 16 CRJ700s.
Source: Flight International
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