FTV-1 - the first Bombardier CSeries CS100 took to the skies safely today. FTV-1 with the nosewheel up - Image Bombardier. The plane took off shortly before 9:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, and completed an initial sortie of 2 hours and 29 minutes, landing back at Montreal Mirabel Airport safely and intact. This represents a lot of big steps. For … [Read more...]
CSeries first flight – Monday….
The latest word is that the Bombardier is rather keen to get their new shiny plane in the air, with the first flight of the Bombardier CSeries CS-100 (Frame FTV-1) aiming for a first flight on Monday, subject to weather conditions Bombardier CSeries FTV-1 lining upon for testing - Image, Bombardier via CSeries.com The aircraft has completed nearly all the required … [Read more...]
Bombardier CSeries FTV1 gets its flight certificate – clears the way for first flight
Transport Canada has certified FTV-1 - The first Bombardier CSeries CS100 aircraft for a flight test permit. Bombardier CSeries FTV-1 - CS100 aircraft. Image Bombardier Aerospace With the test certificate issued, the aircraft has cleared the last required regulatory hurdle, which will allow FTV-1 to take to the air. It also means that the test flight of … [Read more...]
Bombardier CSeries Watch: Bombardier paint their first CSeries
The Bombardier CSeries FTV-1 has been out and about, conducting taxing tests, as the systems mature on the aircraft as it heads towards first flight. In the mean time, Bombardier have finally dragged the their test plane (FTV-1) into the paint shop, and given it a rather nice coat of paint: Images - Bombardier via CSeries.com And to go along with it - a … [Read more...]
Bombardier CSeries takes another step to first flight – Low Speed Taxing Test
Time to turn our attention back to the "other" new plane of the year - the Bombardier CSeries. FTV-1 in the Montreal Sun – Image – Bombardier Aerospace Thins haven't been going to plan, with first flight delayed for a while now, but there appears to be progress, as the prototype aircraft - FTV1 (A CS100 aircraft) has begun low-speed taxing tests according to a … [Read more...]
Bombardier CSeries First Flight – Delayed. Again
It seems there are more issues with the Bombardier CSeries, as the first flight of FTV-1 (Flight Test Vehicle 1) has been further delayed. The manufacture needs more time to complete system integration. According to Bombardier: "While the process has taken more time than we had expected, we are pleased with the results and are very comfortable taking more time to ensure the … [Read more...]
Bombardier CSeries First Flight: Pushed back a month
As the Airbus A350-900 has taken flight (multiple times now), it's time to turn our attention back to the other brand new plane in the world - the Bombardier CSeries. FTV-1 sitting at Mirabel Airport. Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:CS100-FTV1.jpg – Image Alexandre Gouger The first flight of the first aircraft - FTV1 was due to be "towards the end … [Read more...]
Bombardier CSeries moves closer to first flight
One jet I haven't talked much about is the upcoming Bombardier CSeries aircraft. The CSeries is going to be the next step up from the CRJ series of aircraft, with a design that would hold from 110 to 150 people in an aircraft. The first unit will be the CS100, with capacity for 110-125 passengers. The plane would be powered by 2 Pratt and Whitney PW 1500G Geared Turbofan … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – FlyBe Dash-8 Q400 Landing
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week, it's a FlyBe Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 landing at East Midlands Airport (near Castle Donnington, Derby and Nottingham) Unlike last week, I know this is a Bombardier Dash8 Q400 ;) The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – United Express Dash-8 Q200
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, in the winter sun is a United Express Bombardier Dash-8 Q200 taking off from Newark International 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...]