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How many people can an airplane carry? Depends on the aircraft. Some planes such as the 787 and 320 can carry up too 250 passengers, While an Embraer 145 can only hold about 25-45.
Why There Are Limits. King Povenmire DPE. Often the most troubling limitation for our airplane involves how much can we put in it, and. where should we put it. Manufacturers often build airplanes which have room for six people, 300 lb of luggage and 136 gallons of fuel with a useful load of 1000lb. Unfortunately with full. fuel, there is weight allowance for one small person and an overnight bag, and with six people.