Bombardier C Series aircraft completes non-stop transatlantic flight

Bombardier reported that a C Series aircraft with a representative payload successfully flew non-stop from London City Airport (LCY) to John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York City. The direct intercontinental flight followed a series of successful flights to demonstrate the CS100 aircraft’s exceptional capabilities for operations to and from LCY, including steep approach landing and short runway performance. Transport Canada and EASA certifications for steep approach operations with the CS100 aircraft is expected in the second quarter of 2017. Bombardier has extensive experience operating at LCY Airport with various aircraft types, including the Q400 turboprop aircraft, as well as the Challenger 650 aircraft and Global 5000 and Global 6000 business jets.