It did fly, at least in the simulator we go a flight it... But I suspect that's why Bombarider's having the problem with sales at the moment. Given the rep of new planes like the A380 and B767 not meeting their delivery dates the reticence must be in the minds of potential customers. Although there are many innovations -- the control system is a hybrid of fly-by-wire and stick but with the pilot override at all times -- these are not radical nor as complex a supply chain, so the company feels this is a manageable program to meet its timeline. There are already wing and fuselage prototypes going through stress and other such ground tests, and the engines are coming along now that P&W just opened their new Mirabel plant where these will be built. It's a gamble but I suspect if Bombardier does pull off its schedule, the orders will start to materialize very quickly because while both Boeing and Air us are offering reengineer versions of their smallest narrow bodies, there is still a gap and Bpmbardier can fulfill fleet orders more quickly than the two giants with their huge backlog orders. I'll post more over the next few days about additional things we saw.
I am not sure if it was Canadi>n or someone else mentioned that the middle seat of the 3 seat configuration will be slightly wider, which while seems like such a simple thing, makes me think they are concerned about the passenger experience.
well manufacturers usually make it comfy.....its the airlines that make them crap....... what happens is the airline will have their own demands and their engineers will bunk heads with the manufacturer's engineers to make it happen
True, but increasingly airlines are limited in their flexibility since these new generation/fuel efficient planes are based on specific load figures and tampering with density above the maximum recommended by the manufacturer reduces efficiency. Turning the CS into a 3-3 cabin (from its designed 3-2 coach configuration) would add 20-25 more passengers and thus weight, significantly increasing the operating costs. The plane was designed with a minimum pitch of 28" high density, but still 3-2. And the seats are part of the efficiency scenario, specially designed and thus tied to the model purchased. Wide bodies have a greater degree of interior flexibility than narrow bodies, and the CS is pretty much sold on a turnkey basis, with one of several (albeit limited) interior configurations.
agreed......at the end of the day though, its airline's engineer vs manufacturer's engineer...... and how they cost and spec out the final product..... i like the way as is too....... but you never know what airlines would do LOL
BTW did u guys feedback to Bombardier......that Y needs a second washroom? Seriously after all the long waiting lines on the E90 and E75, I thought someone would design a mid sized plane with 1 more lavatory..... Cant believe the CRJ700 on UAX had 1 washroom at the back of the plane. At least AC's CRJ705 had 2........
That's the airline's call. AC and JAZZ have front and back cabin washrooms. IIRC NW used to operated its DC9s with just rear washrooms and nothing for F. Another indication of how we take for granted how good AC can be in giving us a decent cabin!
even funnier..... the UAX CRJ700 emegency exit hinges froze up in bite (u can see the ice).....during landing everything melted and water was dripping from the hinges and also the cover box.......
Slowly but surely, Bombardier is accumulating orders for their CS-series planes. The latest is a 15 plane order by China Express Airlines for 5 CS100 and 10 CS00 planes worth $1.02B. That brings the total to 138. Not great, but as they get closer to delivery next year, hopefully more airlines will bite.
I was wondering if it had flown yet, and Google led me to this article from just yesterday. Answer: no, and goal of first flight by year-end seems at risk. Hopefully they'll make it. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-...first-flight-in-2012-at-risk-on-controls.html
http://www.centreforaviation.com/ne...r-up-to-20-bombardier-cseries-aircraft-163944 Air Baltic signs letter of intent for up to 20 C series aircraft.
