### Question
What is the definition of regional jet?


### Answer
The definition of **regional jet** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 41714*:

> 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**

