Keith Stibbe

Aviation Photographer. Canadair Regional Jet Photographer.

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May 02 2014

CSeries flight test program passes milestones

On May 1st, 2014, Bombardier announced that the CSeries program had cleared the altitude and speed extremes of the aircraft’s flight envelope. As well, Bombardier noted that the fourth test aircraft (FTV-4) would be taking flight shortly and that the first three test CSeries are cleared to operate up to 41,000 feet and Mach 0.82. …

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May 01 2014

Bombardier releases 2014 Q1 results

On May 1, 2014, Bombardier announced the company’s first quarter results. The company posted a 22 per cent drop in earnings in the first quarter and nearly doubled its use of cash. Bombardier’s net aircraft orders increased to 91 from 28 in the first quarter of 2013. At the same time, Bombardier delivered 56 aircraft …

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Apr 23 2014

Unnamed Middle East customer orders two Q400s

On April 23, 2014, Bombardier announced that a customer in the Middle East and Africa region, who has requested to remain unidentified, placed a firm order for two Q400 NextGens. Including this order Bombardier has firm orders for a total of 498 Q400 and Q400 NextGens.

Mar 31 2014

Island Air signs deal for up to 6 Q400 NextGens

Island Air Q400

On March 31, 2014, Bombardier announced that Hawaii Island Air, Inc., more well known as Island Air, placed a firm order for two Q400 NextGens and also placed options for four additional Q400 NextGens. The aircraft will be delivered in a dual class 71 seat configuration. Including Island Air’s order, Bombardier has firm orders for …

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