Bombardier Powers On the First CSeries Flight Test Vehicle and Completes Wing Static Testing Required for First Flight
March 25 2013 - 1:39PM
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Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has successfully
completed the first full powering on of the main electrical
distribution system on the first CSeries flight test vehicle
(FTV1). Additionally, Bombardier confirmed that the wing
down-bending static test was successfully concluded on the Complete
Airframe Static Test (CAST) article at the company's Saint-Laurent,
Quebec facility in late March 2013. Together with the wing
up-bending static test that was completed earlier in March 2013,
the two most significant wing static tests required for first
flight are now complete.
The company also confirmed that safety-of-flight tests are
progressing well on "Aircraft 0" - the on-the-ground integrated
systems test rig (ISTCR) for the CSeries aircraft.
"The powering on of the main electrical distribution system on
FTV1 was one of the most exciting milestones so far in the CSeries
aircraft development program and will now allow powering of all
sub-systems and for the avionics suite testing," said Rob Dewar,
Vice President and General Manager, CSeries, Bombardier Commercial
Aircraft. "As well, the last significant test on the CAST article -
the down-bending test on the wing - was completed in late March,
and we are thrilled with the analysis and feedback from the team,
which allows progression to the next experimental phase. These are
all important activities that will lead to the CSeries aircraft's
safety-of-flight permit."
"The build of the flight test vehicles, the static airframe
testing and the systems tests are all advancing to schedule. We are
very satisfied with the CSeries aircraft's excellent progress and
weekly achievements as we advance solidly towards first flight,"
added Mr. Dewar.
CSeries aircraft
Designed for the growing 100- to 149-seat market, the 100 per
cent new CSeries aircraft family combines advanced materials,
leading-edge technology and proven methods to meet commercial
airline requirements in 2013 and beyond. Powered by Pratt &
Whitney PurePower PW1500G engines, the CSeries aircraft family will
offer a 15(i) per cent cash operating cost advantage and a 20(i)
per cent fuel burn advantage. With the extra capacity seating
option, the CS300 aircraft's productivity further improves,
offering airlines an average of four(i) per cent additional cash
operating cost advantage per seat. The CSeries aircraft's
clean-sheet design is ensuring that the aircraft will achieve
greatly reduced noise and emissions, as well as superior
operational flexibility, exceptional airfield performance and a
range of 2,950 nm (5,463 km)(i). The CSeries aircraft will be up to
12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg)(i) lighter than other aircraft in the same
seat category and will provide passengers with a best-in-class,
widebody cabin environment in a single-aisle aircraft.
As of December 31, 2012, Bombardier had booked orders and
commitments for 382 CSeries aircraft, which include firm orders for
148 CSeries airliners.
About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and
trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is
evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more
efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our
vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us
a global leader in transportation.
Bombardier is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Our shares are
traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the
Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indexes. In the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we posted revenues of $16.8
billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or
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Notes to editors
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(i) The CSeries aircraft are in the development phase. All data
and specifications are estimates, subject to changes in family
strategy, branding, capacity and performance during the
development, manufacture and certification process. All performance
references have been estimated based on a 500-nm North American
operating environment and comparisons are to in-production
aircraft.
Bombardier, CS300, CSeries and The Evolution of Mobility are
trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Contacts: Marc Duchesne Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
+1-416-375-3030marc.duchesne@aero.bombardier.com
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