Aviation Photographer. Canadair Regional Jet Photographer.
Keith Stibbe
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Mar 25 2013
CSeries FTV-1 powered for the first time
On March 25th, 2012, Bombardier Aerospace announced it had successfully completed the first full powering on of the main electrical system on CSeries aircraft FTV-1. Bombardier also noted that the Complete Airframe Static Test article at the Saint-Laurent, Quebec facility successfully completed the wing down and up bending static tests during March 2013. The completion of these …
Mar 15 2013
Cargo Compartment Modification ahead for CRJ100/200 aircraft
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive on March 13th, 2013 that requires airlines operating the CRJ100 and CRJ200 to replace liners in the aircraft’s Class C cargo compartment to meet new fire standards for the type. The airworthiness directive requires operators to change the liners installed in the original aircraft’s baggage hold because they …
Mar 14 2013
Changes at California Pacific Airlines and operational hopes
California Pacific Airlines, still in the process of obtaining FAA approval to begin operations, announced on March 14, 2013 that the founder of the airline has stepped down. In the place of Ted Ballas the airline will place John Selvaggio in the position of CEO/President. Selvaggio previously worked with Midway Airlines, US Airways and Delta Air Lines. …