CSeries update

The long-awaited maiden flight of the Bombardier CSeries aircraft is close.  Named Flight Test Vehicle 1 (FTV1) the lead aircraft has successfully obtained Transport Canada's Flight Test Permit, thereby clearing the way for its first lift off, expected in the coming weeks.  This follows a series of pre-flight tests including low-speed taxi runs.  FTV1 will now proceed with high-speed taxi runs whereby the aircraft simulates speeds for flight take-off.

Times have changed since John Cunningham took the first Comet jet into the air in July 1949 saying that “it felt right”.  Bombardier Aerospace, once de Havilland Canada, is the true heir of the famous Hatfield-based company jet transport innovators.

"Five years in the making and today, following receipt of Transport Canada's flight test permit, we are very close to the CSeries airliner's first flight – a historic moment for Bombardier and a game-changing moment for the industry", said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.  "The CSeries aircraft teams have spent the last few weeks completing rigorous exercises to ensure the integrity and maturity of the aircraft are absolutely in check with the flight crew's requirements.  Pending optimal weather, the CSeries aircraft will soon take to the skies".

To date Bombardier had booked firm orders for 177 CSeries 100-149 seat aircraft. www.bombardier.com

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