Paris 2011: Bombardier Lands New C Series Order
A undisclosed “major network carrier” has placed a firm order for 10 Bombardier CSeries CS100s and has agreed to become the aircraft’s first operator, the

A undisclosed “major network carrier” has placed a firm order for 10 Bombardier CSeries CS100s and has agreed to become the aircraft’s first operator, the Canadian manufacturer announced here yesterday.

The airline also placed options for another six of the 110- to 125-seat jets. Although Bombardier did not say when it would deliver the first airplane, the CSeries flight test schedule calls for certification in late 2013. Including the options, the value of the contract could eventually total $1.1 billion, said Bombardier.