We've all been quietly waiting for Bombardier to get a mega-order for its CSeries aircraft from a carrier... and on the day when deep cuts were announced in the company - Air Canada stepped up to announce a Letter of Intent to order. Air Canada Bombardier CSeries - Rendering, Bombardier In its Letter of Intent to order, Air Canada will looking for: 45 … [Read more...]
Bombardier confirms Swiss will be the first CSeries operator
Bombardier has confirmed at long last who the first operator of the CSeries aircraft will be... and it will be Swiss International Airlines. Swiss International Airlines Bombardier CSeries. Rendering - Bombardier. The Bombardier CSeries programme has been through major ups and downs - however, it seems Bombardier is buckling down on the programme, with the manufacturer … [Read more...]
Video Saturday – Bombardier CSeries CS300 First Flight
It's Saturday again, so it's time for some more aviation videos as we settle into the weekend. So please fasten your seatbelt, stow your tray table and ensure your baggage is secured as we go to this weeks videos. This week we're going to take a look at the Bombardier CSeries Aircraft - in particular the CS300 which completed it's first test flight yesterday. To get to … [Read more...]
Bombardier CSeries CS300 takes to the air
The Bombardier CSeries takes a major leap forward today, with the launch of the longer bodied version of the CSeries conducting its maiden flight today from Montreal Mirabel Airport. CSeries CS300 In-flight. Image, Bombardier. The CS300 is the larger brother of the CS100 series which have been involved in test flights since September 2013, with a capacity from 130 to … [Read more...]
American Airlines take delivery of the first of new CRJ-900s
After taking one for a tour, Bombardier have delivered the first CRJ-900 NextGen to American Airlines. The ribbon cutting ceremony - Image Bombardier Bombardier, PSA Airlines and American Airlines staff at the handover - Image Bombardier This aircraft represents the first of 30 aircraft that will be owned by American Airlines, and operated by PSA Airlines under the … [Read more...]
A CSeries knock-back – Engine Failure
The test programme for the upcoming Bombardier CSeries jet has taken a major knock - one that also impact other airlines - with reports that one of the Pratt and Whitney PW1500G engines suffering a "Major Engine Failure" during test according to the Wall Street Journal. Bombardier FTV1 (the aircraft involved) and FTV2, Image Bombardier. The plane involved - FTV1 was … [Read more...]
Bombardier unveils the CRJ-900NextGen for American Airlines
Whilst I love the Embraer E-Jets, it seems some airline executives prefer the Bombardier CRJ family of products. In the case of American Airlines, they've gone both ways, with E-Jets operated by Republic Airlines - and the unveiling of the CRJ900NextGen for American Eagle, operated by PSA Airlines. New CRJ-900NextGen in American Eagle paintwork in the PSA Hanger at Dayton - … [Read more...]
Dubai Air Show Day 2: Orders continue to flow
The Dubai Air Show is still going on, and that means orders on books with more airlines ordering more kit. Whilst a record beating day like yesterday is out of the question, there are still companies who need to get the signature on the dotted line.. First up is lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) - who have placed an order for five ATR 72-600s, with options for … [Read more...]
Bombardier CSeries FTV1 completes second flight, collects noise data for Porter
Things are slowly progressing with the Bombardier CSeries, as another flight is put in the logbook of the plane. The flight was a bit shorter than the first flight, logging 90 minutes in the air (compared to 2 and half hours for the first flight), with the landing gears stowed during flight and reaching an altitude of 12,500ft. Unlike some flight tests, there was a longer … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Brussels Airlines Dash8-Q400
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a Brussels Airlines Dash8-Q400 Turboprop (owned and operated by FlyBe) at Brussels National Airport The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]
