In my opinion the C-series, as it will be named, looks like a cloned E190 with the name of an overpriced car. The main difference between the E190 and the C-series is that the C-series will seat 5 abreast whereas the E190 will seat 4 abreast. This will make the Bombardier more easy to stretch further, although it most likely will not be able to offer a shrink like the E170. Of course this does not matter as the CRJ-700/900 fills that market, rather unsuccesfully for now but at least Bombardier offers something.
This is what Bombardier had to say about it:
Bombardier Announces new Commercial Aircraft Family Name at Farnborough Airshow 2004
CSeries to carry 110-135 passengers and fly transcontinental distances
Montréal, July 19, 2004 – Bombardier Aerospace announced today the name of its new commercial aircraft family and revealed the aircraft’s distinctive black and white livery.
The CSeries, for Competitive, Continental, Connector, would target airlines operating aircraft in the lower end of the 100- to 150-passenger market, a large segment that is not well served by any aircraft in production today. Many air carriers in that category currently rely on aging DC9, Fokker 100, Boeing 737 Classic, BAe-146, MD80 and other aircraft that are scheduled to retire by the end of the decade, leaving the field open for innovative replacements.
“The market for the 100- to 150-passenger commercial aircraft segment is estimated at $250 billion U.S., or roughly 6,000 aircraft over the next 20 years,” said Gary Scott, President, Bombardier New Commercial Aircraft Program. “There is a huge potential customer base in the lower end of this segment, especially among existing main line and the fast growing low cost carriers. We are very excited about the prospects of developing a new family of aircraft that is optimized to meet their needs. And I’m pleased to say our customers are telling us the same thing.”
During its year-long feasibility study, Bombardier will develop a family of aircraft that focuses on the needs of this market with specifications that will see the CSeries aircraft family operate at costs 15 per cent lower than aircraft currently in production and 20 per cent lower than older out of production airplanes in use today.
The CSeries aircraft family will be designed in two basic five-seat abreast versions. One version will be designed to carry 110- to 115-passengers, while a larger version will seat 130- to 135-passengers. Each of the two variants can be configured for either short-haul travel with a 1,800 nautical mile range or for transcontinental flights of up to 3,200 nautical miles.
“Like our customers, I’m very excited about our new commercial aircraft offering and I look forward to bringing it to Bombardier’s leadership and Board of Directors for approval to offer early next year,” concluded Mr. Scott.
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By: concordesst - 23rd July 2004 at 08:42
I think this would suit Flybe perfectly as a BAe146 replacement.
Totally agree, Air Wales could do with a jet aswell.
By: cheesebag - 23rd July 2004 at 08:31
I think the engines may be a tad more powerful than in my C-Class, though….. :rolleyes:
By: Airline owner - 23rd July 2004 at 08:24
The name “C-series” makes it sound like a name from Mercedes Benz
By: Bmused55 - 22nd July 2004 at 22:44
This will make the Bombardier more easy to stretch further, although it most likely will not be able to offer a shrink like the E170.
With all due respect, you or I infact are in no position to say what they will be capable of.
By: RIPConcorde - 22nd July 2004 at 22:35
I think this would suit Flybe perfectly as a BAe146 replacement.
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July 22, 2004 at 10:22 pm