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Article Title: Bombardiers First CSeries Commuter Liner Completes Maiden Flight.
Author: Anthony Mmeri
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Bombardier Aerospace recently celebrated the successful first flight of its CSeries aircraft, a major milestone in the company�s highly anticipated development program me that will provide operators with an all-new family of aircraft specifically designed for the 100-to 149 seat market segment.
The maiden flight marked the start of the CSeries aircraft's flight test programme leading up to the first customer delivery. It was also the first flight for Pratt & Whitney�s new geared turbofan Pure Power engine as part of an aircraft certification programme.
The maiden flight of CSeries flight test vehicle one (FTV1) �a CS100 jetliner bearing Canadian registration markings C-FBCS � was conducted under the command of Captain Charles (Chuck) Eliis,chief flight test pilot, Bombardier Flight Test Centre. Capt. Ellis was assisted by his colleagues, Capt Andris (Andy) Litanviks and Andreas Hartono in the roles of first officer and flight test engineer, respectively .The flight departed from Montreal-Mirabel International Airport and lasted 2, 5 hours.
�The performance of the CSeries aircraft was very impressive! We couldn�t have wished for a better maiden flight,� said Capt. Ellis.�FTV1s state-of-the-art flight deck was responsive and comfortable, and the aircraft handled exactly as expected .Overall, we had a very productive first flight and an excellent start to the flight test programme.�
During its maiden flight, Series FTV1 reached an altitude of 12500 feet and an air speed of 230 knots.
In-flight tests included flap and landing gear retractions and extensions; in-flight man oeuvres that included a simulated landing; and early Validation of the flight control system.
�The patience, care and quality that has gone into the CSeries aircraft's development programme shone through today as we celebrate this milestone achievement of the first all-new, single-aisle aircraft that will revolutionize the 100-to 149 �seat commercial aircraft market-with its outstanding economics, reduced environmental footprint and exceptional flying experience.
�This flight takes us one step closer to putting the game-changing CSeries aircraft into service with our customers and their passengers,� said Mike Arcamone, president, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, at the ceremony after the aircraft had landed.
The first CSeries aircraft was greeted by more than 3000 Bombardier employees and Board members, customers, partners and suppliers, upon its return to the company�s Mir able ,Quebec, facility ,where the final assembly line for the C Series aircraft programme is now under construction.
A total of five CS100 flight test vehicles, all of which are currently in various stages of assembly, will join the flight test programme in the coming months.
The CSeries Aircraft
Designed for the growing 100-to 149-seat market, the 100% new C Series aircraft family combines advanced materials, leading-edge technology and proven methods to meet commercial airline requirements. Powered by Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1500G engines, the C Series aircraft family will offer a 15% cash operating cost advantage and a 20% fuel burn advantage.
With the extra capacity seating option, the CS300 aircraft's productivity further improves, offering airlines an average of 4 % additional cash operating cost advantage per seat.
The C Series aircraft's clean-sheet design is ensuring that the aircraft will achieve greatly reduced noise and emissions, as well as superior operational flexibility and airfield performance, as well as a range of 2950 nautical miles.
The C Series aircraft will be up to 5443 kilograms lighter than other aircraft in the same seat category and, Bombardier claims, will provide passengers with a best-in-class, wide-body cabin environment in a single-aisle aircraft.
At the time of writing, Bombardier had booked orders and commitments for 388 C Series aircraft, which include firm orders for 177 C Series airliners. Some 15 customers and lessees have joined the C Series aircraft programme.
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