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Hatfield and Woodford lineage

How British Aerospace built the aircraft families that define its reputation

British Aerospace, founded in 1977, is represented here by 1 passenger and business aircraft families spanning regional jets and later corporate-jet support.

Explore 1 current and historic jet families, from the aircraft that established the company's reputation to the programs still flying today.

The collection follows British Aerospace's regional jet programs from early service through current fleets, retirements, and preservation.

Families

Programs in scope

British AerospaceRegional jetPartially retired

BAe 146 / Avro RJ family

The high-lift four-engine regional jet family built for city airports, steep approaches, and unusual operating niches.

First flight

1981

Seating

70 to 112

Forum pulse

48

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Range band

1,800 nm

Notable operators

Swissair · CityJet · Lufthansa CityLine · Brussels Airlines

No manufacturer-wide editorial stories are attached yet. The manufacturer directory is still live as a lineage map across active and historical aircraft families.