After years of anticipation and challenges, Bombardier delivered its first C Series commercial jet yesterday. In a ceremony at the company’s facility in Mirabel, Canada, in the outskirts of Montreal, Swiss International Air Lines accepted the first CS100, which is expected to go into service by mid-July and will gradually replace the airline’s fleet of Avro RJ100s. Swiss’ first commercial flight in the new airplane is scheduled for July 15 from Zurich, Switzerland, to Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Bombardier Delivers First C-Series Jet
Key Takeaways:
- Bombardier delivered its first C Series commercial jet (CS100) to Swiss International Air Lines, with its inaugural commercial flight scheduled for mid-July.
- The company also secured a major order from Air Canada for 75 CS300 jets, valued at up to $6.3 billion.
- Despite these achievements, the C Series program has faced significant delays and budget overruns, leading the Quebec government to invest $1 billion for a 49.5% ownership stake.
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