I've been told by a Bombardier employee that CRJ1000 first flight will b
e held this morning (september 3, 2008) at 10:00am at Mirabel airport.
"The high speed taxi test has been successfully completed yesterday," he says.
Bombardier has 39 firm orders from four customers for the 100-seat aircraft.
Stay tuned...
on September 3, 2008 10:32 AM | Reply
CRJ1000 took off this morning as envisaged at 10h01AM. Pilot gear up few minutes later. Takeoff was presented on a giant screen in the hangar for the employees.
on September 3, 2008 1:42 PM | Reply
CRJ1000 landed at 13:30pm at Mirabel airport after a 3h30 flight test. Aircraft did a fly by over the Mirabel plant just before landing.
on September 3, 2008 1:56 PM | Reply
Cheers!! Any chance you might have a photo?
on September 3, 2008 2:18 PM | Reply
Bonus, they even remeber to put the landing gear down this time! Or at least made sure the circuit breaker was in.
KK
on September 3, 2008 2:38 PM | Reply
How can I send you a picture on this forum?
on September 3, 2008 9:35 PM | Reply
If ever you'd like to reach me directly, my email is mary.kirby@flightglobal.com