Aug 24 2013
Bombardier has released several images of the first CSeries aircraft, FTV-1, shortly after exiting Bombardier’s paint shop. The colour scheme appears to be that which Bombardier has used in its promotional and other materials connected to the program. The CSeries program continues to move towards first flight which sources have indicated is expected within the …
Aug 23 2013
On August 22, 2013, Bombardier released a promotional video which follows the painting of the first CSeries aircraft, FTV-1 through the painting process. The video also confirms that the aircraft is registered as C-FBCS. First flight is expected before the end of August 2013.
Aug 22 2013
Mitsubishi on August 22, 2013 announced a further delay and pushback to its Mitsubishi Regional Jet program. The announced delay will postpone the program’s first flight and entry into service dates by well over a year. In April 2012, the program had planned first flight in the last quarter of 2013 but has now set …
