Bombardier Commercial Aircraft (Montreal and Toronto) has confirmed that the CSeries aircraft resumed flight testing with flight test vehicle two (FTV2) taking flight today at Bombardier’s facility in Mirabel, Quรฉbec.
The flight on September 7 follows an in-depth review and analysis of the engine-related incident that occurred during stationary ground maintenance testing involving CSeries aircraft FTV1 on May 29, 2014 at the Mirabel facility. Pratt and Whitney alongside Bombardier, has taken appropriate measures to address the issue, including the modification of the engine’s oil lubrication system.
The CSeries aircraft’s entry-into-service remains on track for the second half of 2015.
Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema/AirlinersGallery.com.ย Bombardier CSeries CS100 (BD-500-1A10) “FTV1” C-FBCS (msn 50001) is pictured on its first test flight at Montreal (Mirabel).
Bombardier Aerospace (Montreal) has announced that Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko) has signed two Letters of Intent (LOIs) in relation to the purchase of up to 24 firm Bombardier CS100 mainline jets.
Falko has recently placed Bombardier CRJ900 and CRJ900 NextGen aircraft with long-time Bombardier customers Mesa Airlines Inc. and Adria Airways, and has also acquired Q400 aircraft on lease to Croatia Airlines.
Bombardier (Montreal) late on May 29 suffered another setback with its delayed CSeries airliner. The test aircraft suffered an engine failure while it was on the ground.
Bombardier issued this short statement:
Bombardier confirmed that late on May 29 there was an engine-related incident during stationary ground maintenance testing involving the CSeries FTV1 aircraft at its facility in Mirabel, Quรฉbec.
Bombardier is investigating the incident with the support of Pratt & Whitney and the appropriate authorities. Safety is the priority, and the CSeries aircraft flight test program will resume once the investigation is completed.
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Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema/AirlinersGallery.com. Bombardier CS100 (BD-500-1A10) C-FBCS (msn 50001) is pictured on its first flight at Montreal (Mirabel).
Bombardier (Montreal) has announcedย it will cut 1,700 jobs, or around four percent of its staff, as it attempts to preserve cash after costly setbacks in the development of two new jets according to this report by Reuters.
Bombardier plans to eliminate 1,100 jobs in Canada and 600 in the United States.
Bombardier previously announced it would delay the entry of the new CS100 due to undefined issues. The company stated it needed more testing to make sure all of the systems were mature enough for entry into service. This delay was not anticipated by the company, hence the layoffs.ย Theย CS100ย entry-into-service is now scheduled for the second half of 2015 and will be followed by theย CS300ย entry-into-service approximately six months afterwards.
Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema/AirlinersGallery.com. The first CS100 test aircraft, namely CS100 (BD-500-1A10) C-FBCS (msn 50001), is pictured on its first test flight at Montreal (Mirabel).
Bombardier Aerospace (Montreal) yesterday (September 16) had a successful first flight of its new CS100 airliner. The company issued this statement:
Under perfect weather conditions, Bombardier Aerospace celebrated the successful first flight of itsย CSeriesย aircraft, a major milestone in the companyโs highly anticipated development program that will provide operators with an all-new family of aircraft specifically designed for the 100- to 149-seat market segment. The maiden flight marks the start of theย CSeriesย aircraftโs flight test program leading up to the first customer delivery, and was also the first flight for Pratt & Whitneyโs new Geared Turbofanโข PurePower engine as part of an aircraft certification program.
The historic flight ofย CSeriesย flight test vehicle one (FTV1) โ aย CS100ย jetliner bearing Canadian registration markings C-FBCS โ was conducted under the command of Captain Charles (Chuck) Ellis, Chief Flight Test Pilot, Bombardier Flight Test Center. Capt. Ellis was assisted by his colleagues,ย Capt. Andris (Andy) Litavniks and Andreas Hartono in the roles of First Officer and Flight Test Engineer, respectively. The flight departed from MontrรฉalโMirabel International Airport at approximately 9:55 EDT and returned at approximately 12:25 EDT.
โDuring its maiden flight,ย CSeriesย FTV1 reached an altitude of 12,500 feet (3,810 metres) and an air speed of 230 knots (426 km/h). In-flight tests included flap and landing gear retractions and extensions; in-flight maneuvers that included a simulated landing; and early validation of the flight control system. Additionally, weโre also delighted that many of our guests commented on the impressive and quiet performance during takeoff and landing,โ added Mr. Dewar.
The firstย CSeriesย aircraft was greeted by more than 3,000 Bombardier employees and Board members, customers, partners and suppliers, upon its return to the companyโs Montreal Mirabel, Quรฉbec facility, where the final assembly line for theย CSeriesย aircraft program is now under construction.
A total of fiveย CS100ย flight test vehicles, all of which are currently in various stages of assembly, will join the flight test program in the coming months.
Top Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema/AirlinersGallery.com. CS100 (BD-500-1A10) C-FBCS (msn 50001) departs from YMX on its successful first flight.
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Bottom Copyright Photo: Rockwell Collins. A view of the CS100 cockpit.ย Rockwell Collinsโย Pro Line Fusionยฎย avionics andย Primary Flight Control Computerย (PFCC) played a key role in the successful first flight of Bombardierโsย CSeriesย commercial aircraft.ย Rockwell Collinsโ Pro Line Fusion is featured on 16 aircraft platforms ranging from turboprops, light jets, intercontinental business jets, and commercial aircraft to military tanker and special missions platforms. The scalability of Pro Line Fusion is unmatched in the industry.
Pro Line Fusion for the CSeries aircraft, designed with five 15.1-inch diagonal LCD displays, provides an open architecture that enables extensive situational awareness capabilities, comprehensive integration with aircraft systems such as Rockwell Collinsโย MultiScanโขย weather radar and optional single or dualย Head-up Displayย (HUD), and a growth roadmap to future air space requirements. Performance-enhancing capabilities that Pro Line Fusion will bring to the CSeries aircraft include RNP AR 0.1 and Category IIIa/b autoland, which couples with Rockwell Collinsโ PFCC for Bombardierโs fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control system.ย Rockwell Collinsโ PFCC provides an enabling platform to execute complex aircraft control laws, optimize aircraft fuel efficiency, improve passenger safety and enhance overall passenger ride comfort.
Bombardier Aerospace (Montreal) has announced that the firstย CSeriesย aircraft โ Flight Test Vehicle 1 (FTV1) โ has successfully obtained Transport Canadaโs Flight Test Permit, thereby clearing the way for its maiden flight, expected in the coming weeks.
This follows a series of pre-flight tests including low-speed taxi runs. FTV1 will now proceed withย high-speed taxi runs whereby the aircraft simulates speeds for flight take-off.
โFive years in the making and today, following receipt of Transport Canadaโs flight test permit, we are very close to theย CSeriesย airlinerโs first flight โ a historic moment for Bombardier and a game-changing moment for the industry,โ said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. โTheย CSeriesย 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 crewโs requirements. Pending optimal weather, theย CSeriesย aircraft will soon take to the skies.โ
Bombardier will provide regular updates on the first flight timing via its website dedicated to theย CSeriesย Aircraft First Flightย www.cseriesfirstflight.bombardier.com, where the latest news about the program and its maiden flight will be posted. On the day of first flight, the event will be broadcast live on the site.
CSeriesย aircraft
Designed for the growing 100- to 149-seat market, the 100 per cent newย CSeriesย aircraft family combines advanced materials, leading-edge technology and proven methods to meet commercial airline requirements. Powered by Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1500G engines, theย CSeriesย aircraft family will offer a 15 percent cash operating cost advantage and a 20 percent fuel burn advantage. With the extra capacity seating option, theย CS300ย aircraftโs productivity further improves, offering airlines an average of four percent additional cash operating cost advantage per seat. Theย CSeriesย aircraftโs clean-sheet design is ensuring that the aircraft will achieve greatly reduced noise and emissions, as well as superior operational flexibility, exceptional airfield performance and a range of 2,950 nm (5,463 km). Theย CSeriesย aircraft will be up to 12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg) lighter than other aircraft in the same seat category and will provide passengers with a best-in-class, widebody cabin environment in a single-aisle aircraft.
As of June 30, 2013, Bombardier had booked orders and commitments for 388ย CSeriesย aircraft that included firm orders for 177ย CSeriesย airliners.
Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema/AirlinersGallery.com.ย Bombardier CSeries CS100 (BD-500-1A10) “FTV1” C-FBCS (msn 50001) parked at Montreal (Mirabel) now wears a full color scheme as it prepares for its first flight.
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