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Bombardier CSeries Starts Taxi Tests

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The Bombardier CSeries began low speed taxi tests this week with an eye toward its first flight in the coming weeks. (airchive.com) Plus d'info...

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vanstaalduinenj
This one going to be a game changer. Faster, quieter, more efficient with capacity nearing or exceeding the very popular 737-700 and A319. Built and designed in Canada by Canadians (Air Canada hope you listening)
siriusloon
siriusloon 1
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/air-canada-has-an-eye-on-bombardier-c-series-buy/article13883124/
sandylns
Brian Lager 1
Air Canada have already expressed an interest in acquiring the C series to replace it's fleet of airbuses. See Globe and Mail article below.
vanstaalduinenj
Perfect!!! Thanks for sharing that
Youelle
Youelle 1
Bombardier was a trail blazer when they developed the 200, a fine plane, which started regional jet service.
JJ7
JJ Johnson 0
Bombardier builds nice regional jets IF YOU ARE A DWARF. The windows suck you get a crick in your neck looking out the window plus the bottom sounds like it is coming out of the plane on approach if you are sitting over the main gear.Fast but very uncomfortable.
sandylns
Brian Lager 1
The latest 700/900 series are quite comfortable to fly in. I'll grant the earlier series starting with the CL65 was a tad cramped. But, as these were not intended as long haul aircraft some compromises were made.
As for strange sounds when the gear is selected, this aircraft is not unique in that area. Having been flying since 1950 I can show you any number of aircraft with that characteristic.
Looking forward to the maiden flight. And, yes, it will be a game changer. Bombardier and its forerunner, Canadair, have been making excellent aircraft for many years.
I worked as an engineer for Canadair when it was owned by General Dynamics and took part in the launch of C-FEUX. The CL 215. But that's another story.
siriusloon
siriusloon 1
They've learned their lesson and the CSeries windows don't have that problem.
jcasey
James Casey 0
Hmm, they seem pretty comfy from up in the cockpit lol. Maybe you should drive.
fdxcas
john engle 1
The 200 feels nice

Musketeer1
Musketeer1 0
Some people don't enjoy working in a profession that requires food stamps.
jcasey
James Casey 0
Great. What's that got to do with the cabin being uncomfortable?
Musketeer1
Musketeer1 1
He made a good point about how cramped they are. You said that they seem pretty comfy from up in the cockpit. How do you get a seat up in the cockpit of a CRJ? Say it with me I know you know the answer...
jcasey
James Casey 1
Right but he's referring to being a passenger, not the pilot and there are ways to get to work up in the pointy end that don't require food stamps...no EBT card in my wallet :)
sparkie624
sparkie624 0
I will agree on the 200, but keep in mind the 200 is a BBJ converted for the airlines and that is why the windows are so low. The 700's and newer are much better.

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