About the Avro RJ85
The RJ85 served regional airline networks in Europe. Brussels Airlines began with 14 of the aircraft and retired its last RJ85 in 2014.
Seating capacity
BAE Systems shows two RJ85 examples in its technical guide. One seats 88 passengers with five seats per row. The other seats 100 with six per row. Airlines could choose their own cabin arrangement.
Cabin layout
A single aisle divides each row. In the five-seat example there are two seats on one side and three on the other. The six-seat example has three seats on each side. BAE Systems gives a 31-inch seat pitch for both examples, measured between corresponding points on consecutive rows.
How to recognize an Avro RJ85
Look for a high wing with two jet engines under each side and a T-tail. The other Avro RJ models and the BAe 146 family share that shape. Use the registration and full model name to confirm the variant.
Variants and related aircraft
The RJ85 sits between the RJ70 and RJ100 in the Avro RJ family. It also resembles the related BAe 146-200. Check the type code and model record when a photo does not show enough detail to distinguish them.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does an Avro RJ85 have?
BAE Systems published RJ85 cabin examples with 88 and 100 seats. The count on an individual aircraft depended on its cabin layout.
What does RJ85 mean on the radar?
RJ85 is the aircraft type code for the Avro RJ85.