Aviation Photographer. Canadair Regional Jet Photographer.
Keith Stibbe
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Mar 07 2013
FTV-1 CSeries presented by Bombardier
On March 7th, 2013 Bombardier presented the first CSeries aircraft FTV-1 to the press and public at a program update presentation. It was not called a roll-out because the aircraft was not in rol-out condition needing its engines to be installed and landing gear and other systems checked out. Bombardier indicated that the aircraft was …
Mar 06 2013
More delays for ARJ21 program with landing gear changes
Comac has begun modifying the landing gear of the ARJ21 regional jet which will likely lead to the aircraft’s certification being pushed back once again. The changes are reported to be improvements but will require some redesigning as there are interference issues with the new design. Major changes, such as to landing gear design, normally …
Feb 28 2013
CRJ100 & CRJ200 Special Freighter Program Announced
Bombardier Aerospace announced on February 28th, 2013 that in cooperation with Aeronautical Engineers Miami, the manufacturer has granted approval for the company to become a Supplemental Type Certificate Provider for passenger to freighter conversions for CRJ100 and CRJ200 aircraft. As part of the conversion to the freighter role, the aircraft will have a large cargo …