Category General Aviation
Flight Test Update
Here’s our update through last month on the three test programs we are following. Our charts are modified to display the data better. The flight test program news this week is obviously oriented towards the CSeries mishap from last Thursday.…
Engine Failure: What it Means for CSeries and GTF
Last Thursday, a Pratt & Whitney PW1500 geared turbofan engine had a major failure that was partially contained. The engine failure damaged the engine nacelle and fuselage of the CSeries test aircraft FTV1, with no apparent damage to the wing…
Maritime Q400
News today suggests the Bombardier Q400 might see a new role. This role has been discussed before, as far back as 2009. In the interim period, technologies have evolved. The clever devices added to UAVs like sensors and cameras mean…
Odyssey Airlines video – Betting on the Bombardier CSeries
A short video briefing from Odyssey Airlines. You can see their crowd funding proposal Odyssey. Views: 18
American’s CRJ900
American Airlines and Bombardier have a “reveal” today at DFW. Still sporting a “C” registration, the delivery of the first CRJ900 (with 5.5% better fuel burn) has not yet occurred. The airplane is being shown off to DFW-based American Airlines…