Bombardier News

First flight of the second FTV for the CSeries...

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Sad news for this Bombardier Chalenger 600 and the flight crew

The Challenger 600 that crashed in Aspen, Colorado, on Sunday afternoon was on its second approach to the airport after the pilots had aborted their first attempt at landing because of an extremely strong tailwind on short final. Another business jet that had landed just before their first attempt recorded 20-knots of wind shear. That increased to 33-knots when the Challenger was attempting to land -and aborted. The registration of the crashed Bombardier is noted as N115WF.

A look at the current Flight Test Vehicles in the Bombardier CSeries 100 testing program thus far...

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Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Dammam-based Al Qahtani Aviation Company has signed a firm purchase agreement for 16 CS300 aircraft with options for an additional 10 CS300 jetliners. The aircraft will be operated by SaudiGulf Airlines, a newly launched national carrier from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al Qahtani Aviation Company and SaudiGulf Airlines are both owned by Saudi Abdel Hadi Abdullah Al-Qahtani & Sons Group of Companies (Tariq Al-Qahtani & Bros.). Based on the list price of the aircraft, the firm order for the 16 CS300 aircraft is valued at approximately $1.21 billion US. Should all 10 options be exercised, the value of the contract would increase to $1.99 billion US.

“This is an exciting time for the aviation industry in the Arab states and neighbouring regions, particularly when you consider that more than 54 million passengers moved through Saudi Arabia’s 27 airports last year alone,“ said Sheikh Tariq Al Qahtani, Chairman, SaudiGulf Airlines. “We are very excited about the CSeries aircraft’s suitability for this market and the long-term success it will bring to the region.

“With its clean-sheet design, modern technologies and competitive costs, the CSeries aircraft will give us the opportunity to introduce a new, quality, premium airline and an economically sustainable business model in Saudi Arabia, serving the domestic market, the Gulf and Middle East. SaudiGulf’s CSeries aircraft will offer wide and comfortable, leather seats, and in-flight entertainment in first-class, as well as economy-class seats,” added Sheikh Tariq.

“We have long been noting that the CSeries aircraft is attracting progressive airlines that are keen on opening new markets and operations,” said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “We are thrilled that SaudiGulf Airlines, based in the largest Arab economy – and one with an underserved air travel market – will base the core of its business plan on the CSeries aircraft. “In addition to supporting SaudiGulf Airlines in the region, the CS300 aircraft will allow for growth into new markets such as the Indian subcontinent and parts of Europe, as the airline seeks to expand its network and give passengers the latest in cabin comfort,” added Mr. Arcamone.

The CSeries 100 has touched down in Wichita, Kansas...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFY_b8ayZI4

Bombardier Aerospace and Horizon Air today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 51st Q400 turboprop airliner in Portland, Oregon. The aircraft, which is a NextGen model, is the last of three ordered by Horizon Air in June last year, solidifying the airline’s position as the world’s largest operator of Q400 aircraft. To recognize the delivery, a Bombardier delegation comprised of key team members who support the Q400 aircraft program, journeyed to Portland to participate in the celebration along with Horizon Air’s employees. The 51st aircraft, which provided a backdrop for the event, bares a special “people-powered” livery that includes the signatures of Horizon Air employees.

“Horizon Air has extensive experience with Bombardier’s Q-Series aircraft, having ordered some 100 since 1985,” said Glenn Johnson, President, Horizon Air. “Since then our operation has grown significantly to serve 39 destinations throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. As we expand our service into the state of Alaska this year, we look to the Q400 NextGen aircraft’s versatility, speed and comfort to provide a seamless experience for our customers.” Johnson said the three new Q400 NextGen aircraft will allow the airline to begin operations in the state of Alaska on March 3, 2014, with daily flights between Anchorage and Fairbanks, and Anchorage and Kodiak. Horizon Air flies on behalf of Alaska Airlines and is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group.

“For almost 20 years, our relationship with Horizon Air has strengthened and grown, and we are proud that these most recent deliveries to the airline – one of the most successful North American regional carriers – will solidify its status as the world’s largest operator of Q400 aircraft,” said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “We’re confident that Horizon Air will continue to successfully showcase the flexibility and adaptability of the Q400 aircraft as it operates within the geographically diverse Alaskan landscape.” Horizon Air’s Q400 aircraft are equipped with Head-up Guidance Systems (HGS) for all-weather operations, Wide Area Augmentation Systems (WAAS) with approach guidance (LPV) for ILS-like landing minima at remote runways and RNP AR 0.3 to fly curved approaches to airports in difficult terrain. The unmatched capability to land and take off on challenging runways in unsettled weather is another benefit of the Q400 aircraft.

Established in 1981, Horizon Air was acquired in 1986 by Alaska Air Group, Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines. At its start, the airline operated two aircraft and served three destinations in Washington state. As of today, Bombardier has booked firm orders for 480 Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft.

More CSeries stunts...PR...

http://ow.ly/i/4nSIu

Bombardier Aerospace and the Corporate Office of Bombardier Inc. Obtain their Francization Certificate from the Office québécois de la langue française.

http://www.bombardier.com/en/media-centre/newsList/details.bombardier-aerospace20140128bombardieraerospaceandthecorporateof.html

What's on your mind Kevin?

Bombardier Aerospace today announced that lessor Palma Holding Limited (Palma) has signed a firm purchase agreement for four dual-class Q400 NextGen aircraft. The agreement, which also includes options for an additional four Q400 NextGen aircraft, follows a letter of intent to acquire the aircraft that Bombardier announced on November 18, 2013. Under a joint venture with Ibdar Bank BSC, Palma intends to lease four of the Q400 NextGen aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines. As previously announced, based on list price, the contract value for Palma’s transaction covering four Q400 NextGen aircraft and four options is approximately $282 million US.

Bombardier CSeries mockup on display at the Singapore AirShow 2014.

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Bombardier Aerospace announced that an existing customer, which has requested to remain unidentified at this time, has placed a firm order for an additional three CS300 aircraft. Based on the list price of the aircraft, the firm order for the three CS300 aircraft is valued at approximately $228 million US.

Bombardier at the Singapore Airshow...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vNg6ONL0Dc

More from SGAirshow: Customer in Middle East & Africa Region signs LOI for up to 12 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation Services has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire one CS300 aircraft and an option for another. With this LOI, Falcon Aviation Services becomes the first customer for CSeries aircraft in the United Arab Emirates. Based on the list price, a firm order for two CS300 aircraft would be valued at approximately $156.5 million US.

Learjet75 to premier in Latin America during demo tour Mar 4-28. 1st stop: AeroExpo in Toluca Mexico.

Congratulations FlyRwandAir delivery of 1st dual-class Q400 NextGen!

http://ow.ly/i/4KBJL

Video of yesterday’s 3rd CSeries aircraft (FTV3) First Flight

http://cseries.com/?video=2874

Bombardier Aerospace today announced the new dedicated Customer Response Team (CRT) aircraft, a Learjet 45, has been launched to provide resolution of Aircraft on Ground (AOG)/unscheduled maintenance events in the continental United States. The aircraft will operate 24/7 and will be based at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Palwaukee, Illinois, which is in close proximity to the Bombardier Parts Hub and Chicago-based Customer Response Team truck.