The Bombardier CSeries is a family of narrow-body, twin-engine, medium-range jet airliners that are being developed by Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace. In July 2018, the aircraft was rebranded as the Airbus A220 after Airbus acquired 50.01% of the program through a joint venture, which was later renamed Airbus Canada Limited Partnership.
Models are the 110-seat CS100, and the 135-seat CS300.
Developing nation: Canada.
Manufacturer/designer: Bombardier.
Production Lines: Montreal-Mirabel.
Type aircraft: Airliner.
First flight: 16 September 2013.
Status: early production/test phase.
The historic first flight of CSeries flight test vehicle one (FTV1) – a CS100 jetliner bearing Canadian registration markings C-FBCS – was conducted under the command of Captain Charles (Chuck) Ellis, Chief Flight Test Pilot, Bombardier Flight Test Center. Capt. Ellis was assisted by his colleagues, Capt. Andris (Andy) Litavniks and Andreas Hartono in the roles of First Officer and Flight Test Engineer, respectively. The flight departed 16 September 2013 from Montréal–Mirabel International Airport at approximately 9:55 EDT and returned at approximately 12:25 EDT.
“The performance of the CSeries aircraft was very impressive! We couldn’t have wished for a better maiden flight,” said Capt. Ellis. “FTV1’s state-of-the-art flight deck was responsive and comfortable, and the aircraft handled exactly as expected. Overall, we had a very productive first flight and an excellent start to the flight test program.”
“During its maiden flight, CSeries FTV1 reached an altitude of 12,500 feet (3,810 metres) and an air speed of 230 knots (426 km/h). In-flight tests included flap and landing gear retractions and extensions; in-flight manoeuvres that included a simulated landing; and early validation of the flight control system.
General characteristics
- Crew: Two pilots plus 2 to 5 flight attendants
- Capacity: 125 (1-class, dense)
110 (1-class, standard)
108 (2-class, mixed) - Length: 35.0 m (114.8 ft)
- Wingspan: 35.1 m (115 ft)
- Height: 11.5 m (38 ft)
- Wing area: 112.3 m2 (1,209 sq ft)
- Max. takeoff weight: 53,060 kg (116,980 lb)
- Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney PW1524G 103.6 kN (23,300 lbf)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 870 km/h (Mach 0.82, 470 kn, 541 mph)
- Range: 5,463 km (2,950 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 12,497 m (41,001 ft)
