On May 29th, 2014, according to a press release by Bombardier, CSeries prototype FTV-1 suffered an “engine-related” incident. This event did not occur in flight, and was reported to have occurred when FTV-1 was undergoing ground maintenance testing. The extent to the damage to FTV-1 was not released, nor was the specific incident itself revealed in Bombardier’s …
Category: Fleet Update
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
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 …