BBD: CS100 Aircraft Reaches 30-Day In-Service Milestone!
18-Aug-2016 It seems like only yesterday that we delivered the first CS100 aircraft with an emotional, celebratory event in Mirabel, but now we're happy to report that the aircraft has been in service for just over a month.
Both Bombardier and launch operator SWISS are satisfied with the CS100 aircraft's technical reliability and pleased that it has been performing as expected. SWISS' pilots are really enjoying operating the aircraft and have been commenting on the intuitive flying experience they're getting.
At the 30-day in-service milestone, the aircraft had completed 136 flights and flown more than 91,000 km. It has served 13,250 passengers and four destinations (Paris, Manchester, Prague and Budapest) from its base in Zurich. Feedback from passengers has been overwhelmingly positive. They are impressed with the aircraft's bright cabin, big windows, comfortable seating with good legroom, spacious overhead bins and wide aisles amongst other features.
A few, minor technical and operational issues relating to de-icing, air conditioning and ground handling were quickly resolved with the help of Bombardier's on-site Customer Services team. The team is reporting that the CS100 aircraft is proving to be relatively easy to service and troubleshoot, and the valuable field experience is quickly contributing to the team's knowledge base.
SWISS' second CS100 aircraft, which was delivered on August 12, is expected to enter service in the coming weeks.