### Question
How is the "regional jet" defined?


### Answer
The term **regional jet** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 41714* as follows -

> a passenger, turbofan-powered aircraft with a certificated maximum passenger seating capacity of less than 71

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 41714*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart ii-economic regulation > CHAPTER 417-OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS > SUBCHAPTER I-REQUIREMENTS**

