Bombardier today announced that its under development CSeries aircraft's maiden flight would now takes place only by the end of June 201...
The CS100's first flight was originally scheduled to take place by the end of this year, with first delivery following in late 2013. Company stated certain issues, mainly related to some suppliers as the cause.
Therefore, first flight will now take place by the end of June 2013 and it is expected that entry-into-service (EIS) of the CS100 aircraft will occur approximately one year after first flight.
The timeline for the CS300 aircraft, which represents a significant portion of the program’s orders and commitments, remains unchanged with EIS scheduled for the end of 2014.
About CSeries aircraft
Designed for the growing 100- to 149-seat market, the 100 per cent new CSeries aircraft family combines advanced materials, leading-edge technology and proven methods to meet commercial airline requirements in 2013 and beyond.
Powered by Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1500G engines, the CSeries aircraft family will offer a 15 per cent cash operating cost advantage and a 20 per cent fuel burn advantage. The CSeries aircraft’s 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).
The CSeries 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.
