The historic 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
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.”
“This is a very proud day for Bombardier and a
true validation of the CSeries aircraft’s design
and development, and of our extensive ground
test program,” said Rob Dewar, Vice President
and General Manager, CSeries Program, Bombardier
Commercial Aircraft. “Five years in the making,
the CSeries aircraft’s first flight is the
culmination of an incredible amount of hard work
and dedication from our employees, partners and
suppliers around the world.
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