Bombardier Commercial Aircraft is pleased to announce the non-stop successful flight of a C Series aircraft with a representative payload flew from London City Airport to John F. Kennedy Airport, New York City. The direct intercontinental flight followed a series of successful flights to display the CS100 aircraft’s outstanding capabilities for operations to and from LCY, including sudden approach landing and short runway performance.
“The C Series aircraft program achieved another significant milestone with the completion of the demonstration tests at LCY. The C Series is the only commercial aircraft that was specifically designed for operations at LCY and we are very proud of its performance. The aircraft smoothly performed all eight take-offs and landings during a two-day period, as planned. This confirms the C Series aircraft’s unparalleled capabilities,” said Rob Dewar, vice president, C Series Aircraft Program, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “The aircraft is meeting all performance expectations and clearly demonstrates that it is the best performing and most efficient aircraft in the 100- to 150-seat class.”
“It has been a pleasure to welcome the Bombardier CS100 aircraft and its team to London City Airport for the first time, as part of their testing and evaluation process. Following the landmark C Series non-stop flight to JFK, we look forward to the completion of its regulatory certification, followed by entry into commercial passenger operation with SWISS,” added Declan Collier, CEO of London City Airport.
The certifications from Transport Canada and EASA for steep approach operations with the CS100 aircraft are expected in the second quarter of 2017. Bombardier has wide experience operating at LCY Airport with various aircraft types, including the Q400 turboprop aircraft, as well as the Challenger 650 aircraft and Global 5000 and Global 6000 business jets.
The CS100 aircraft is the most efficient and economical commercial aircraft allowing airlines to viably offer direct intercontinental flights from London City Airport to both North America as well as the Middle-East on top of opening several new route opportunities within Europe, Russia and Northern Africa, which were not possible with old-generation aircraft.
SWISS is probably the first airline to offer service with the C Series to and from London City Airport later this year.
The C Series aircraft is the ultimate commercial aircraft in its class for urban operations and noise-sensitive airports. Besides, it has a much lower noise footprint compared to other commercial jets, and provides a better quality environment for people residing in London as it is the quietest commercial aircraft in production.
