On August 16th, 2013, Bombardier announced that FTV-1, the first CSeries aircraft had begun a series of low-speed taxi runs, completed thrust reverser runs and as well stationary high-powered engine runs. The program also announced that the aircraft had also completed aircraft in the loop testing were the aircraft was flown in a simulated flight …
Category: Fleet Update
Aug 12 2013
Aurigny places order for Embraer 195 for 2014
On August 12, 2013, Aurigny Airlines announced that it had ordered a single Embraer 195 for delivery by the middle of 2014. The airline also noted that because of the delay in obtaining the new aircraft directly from Embraer, it would be wet leasing a similar aircraft for a short period of time. The need …
Aug 05 2013
Comac delays C919 program first flight to 2015
It was reported on August 5, 2013 that Comac will be delaying the flight flight of the C919 aircraft from 2014 to some point in 2015 adding an additional year to the program’s series of delays. The new delays are blamed upon what are described as “certain procedures that aren’t linked to technical matters” by …
Aug 02 2013
Republic Airways begins American Eagle Embraer 175 Operations
On August 1, 2013, Republic Airways began operation Embraer 175s on the behalf of American Airlines under American Eagle branding and in the new American Airlines colour scheme. Two aircraft will be delivered each month, and as the Embraer 175 fleet grows, service will expand to Kansas City, Minneapolis, Toronto and Washington. The aircraft are …