The CSeries programme has several major suppliers, including Shenyang Aircraft (centre fuselage), Alenia Aeronautica (horizontal and vertica...
The CSeries programme has several major suppliers, including Shenyang Aircraft (centre fuselage), Alenia Aeronautica (horizontal and vertical stabilisers), Fokker Elmo (wiring and interconnection systems), C&D Zodiac (interiors), Parker Hannifin (flight control, fuel and hydraulics systems), Liebherr-Aerospace (air management system), Goodrich (flap and slat actuation systems and engine nacelles), and Rockwell Collins (avionics).nThe first flight was initially planned for the second half of 2012. In 2010, deliveries of the CS100 were planned to start in 2013, and CS300 deliveries were to follow a year later.nIn March 2012, Bombardier specified the target date for the first flight was December 2012, and reaffirmed that date in June 2012. A news report in June 2012 stated that first CS100 delivery remained scheduled for the end of 2013.nnDuring a conference call in November 2012, Bombardier Aerospace acknowledged a delay of six months, for both first flight and entry into service of the CS100, due to issues with some unspecified suppliers. This pushes initial deliveries to customers into 2014. The CS300 program remains on schedule.nOn 20 February 2013 Bombardier announced that Ilyushin Finance Co. converted the letter of intent it signed in August 2011 into a purchase agreement, subject to approval by its shareholders, for 32 CS300 aircraft. On the same day, Pratt & Whitney announced that its PW1500G had been granted certification by Transport Canada. The PW1500G powers the CSeries.nnnCSeries CS100 Flight Test Vehicle (FTV1) out of the factory in June 2013nDuring its earnings call on 21 February 2013, Bombardier announced that the first completed CSeries aircraft would be presented publicly the following month. An extensive update on the CSeries program was presented on 7 March 2013; the first Flight Test Vehicle (FTV) was displayed in an almost completed state, along with three other FTVs in various states of assembly. The 160-seat "Extra Capacity" version of the CS300, featuring two sets of over wing emergency exits, was also presented.nIn a press release on 25 March 2013, Bombardier disclosed that the electrical system of the first flight test aircraft was successfully powered up and that tests on the static test airframe proceeded satisfactorily and on schedule.nOn 6 June 2013, Bombardier announced that Gulf Air ordered ten CS100s.nnnCS100 after its first flightnIn June 2013, due to upgrades of the aircraft's software and final ground testing, Bombardier shifted the timeline for the first flight into July 2013. On 24 July 2013, Bombardier disclosed that, due to a longer than expected system integration process, the first flight will take place "in the coming weeks".nOn 30 August 2013, Bombardier received the flight test permit from Transport Canada, granting permission to perform high speed taxi testing and flight testing. As Bombardier planned, a CS100 took the maiden flight for the model and the CSeries on 16 September 2013 from Mirabel Airport north of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Over 14,000 data points were gathered on this first flight, and after some reconfigurations and software upgrades, the aircraft flew for the second time on 1 October 2013.nEntry into service is expected to occur in 2014.nIn November 2013, Iraqi Airways signed a letter of intent for five CS300s with options for 11 CS300s, which was converted into a firm order on December 4, 2013.nnThe Bombardier CSeries aircraft will contain a high usage of composite materials and larger windows. The CSeries cabin will feature large, rotating overhead storage bins, allowing each passenger to stow a sizeable carry-on bag overhead. Compared to the cabins of current in-service narrowbody aircraft, the CSeries is to provide airlines with the highest overhead bin volume per passenger and a wider aisle that would allow for faster boarding and disembarkation of passengers.nThe CSeries aircraft contain 70% advanced materials comprising 46% composite materials and 24% aluminium-lithium which allows for a 15% lower seat-mile cost and a significant reduction in maintenance costs. Computer software design tools were used on the project, including CATIA, HyperSizer, and similar technology that was employed in the Learjet 85 programme. Less