Hopes rest on CSeries first flight being catalyst for more orders
The Canadian Press MONTREAL - Bombardier's all-new commercial jet is days away from its planned inaugural flight, but the lack of CSeries orders at the Paris Air Show has highlighted concerns about...
View ArticleMTU Aero sees at least $1.1 billion of orders at show
Thomson Reuters PARIS (Reuters) - German aircraft engine maker MTU Aero Engines said its order intake at this year's Paris Airshow will reach at least $1.1 billion thanks to demand for Pratt &...
View ArticleInvestments by three French aerospace firms to create nearly 100 jobs in Quebec
The Canadian Press PARIS - Nearly 100 jobs will be added to Quebec's aerospace sector with the opening of operations by three French companies, provincial Finance Minister Nicolas Marceau announced...
View ArticlePratt sees 1,000 geared turbo fan orders at show
Thomson Reuters PARIS (Reuters) - Pratt & Whitney <UTX.N> said on Tuesday that it expects to log 1,000 orders for its geared turbo fan aircraft engine at the Paris Airshow, adding to a...
View ArticleBombardier signals order announcement possible on Day 2 of Paris Air Show
The Canadian Press MONTREAL - Bombardier may be gearing up for an order announcement Tuesday after announcing an expansion of its collaborative relationship with Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac...
View ArticleAll-business airline Odyssey to launch with Bombardier jets
Thomson Reuters PARIS (Reuters) - UK-based start-up carrier Odyssey Airlines confirmed on Monday that it was the customer behind a previously announced order for 10 Bombardier <BBDb.TO> CS100...
View ArticleCSeries to get attention at Paris air show despite missing first flight buzz
The Canadian Press MONTREAL - Bombardier's CSeries promises to attract plenty of attention at the Paris Air Show even without the buzz of a maiden flight.That honour went to Airbus which flew its new...
View ArticleBombardier says no major risks remain to prevent first flight in late June
The Canadian Press MONTREAL - Bombardier sees nothing major that could prevent the CSeries from making its maiden flight later this month."We don't have any major risks left in the program, to be...
View ArticleBombardier says Russian leasing company firms up conditional CSeries order
The Canadian Press MONTREAL - Bombardier said Tuesday a large Russian leasing company has firmed up its conditional order for up to 42 CSeries jets.The company said that Ilyushin Finance Co....
View ArticleBombardier says CSeries jet on track for end-June debut
Thomson Reuters PARIS (Reuters) - Canada's Bombardier <BBDb.TO> said on Sunday its new CSeries passenger jet was in good shape to make its crucial maiden flight by the end of June as it prepares...
View ArticleBombardier completes CSeries flight safety testing ahead of first flight
The Canadian Press MONTREAL - Bombardier says it has completed safety tests required to obtain certification from Transport Canada for the CSeries aircraft's maiden flight next month.The manufacturer...
View ArticleBombardier Inc. net profit down in Q1 but revenue soars to US$4.3B
The Canadian Press MONTREAL - Bombardier's revenues surged 25 per cent in the first-quarter on higher-than-expected aircraft deliveries, while the aerospace and transportation giant said its CSeries...
View ArticleAerospace analysts eager for confirmation of June Bombardier CSeries test flight
The Canadian Press MONTREAL - Aerospace industry observers are eagerly watching for confirmation this week that Bombardier's CSeries aircraft will make its maiden test flight next month.Amid...
View ArticlePorter Airlines expands, buys up to 30 Bombardier jetliners
Agence France-Presse Canada's Porter Airlines announced a major expansion on Wednesday with the purchase of up to 30 Bombardier CS100 "whisper jets" to serve new destinations across North America.The...
View ArticleRussia's IFC buys 32 Bombardier CS300 jetliners
Agence France-Presse Russian leasing company Ilyushin Finance Co. inked a deal Wednesday to buy 32 Bombardier CS300 aircraft for $2.56 billion, with an option to buy 10 more jets, the Canadian...
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