First Systems Tests and Simulations Under Way for Bombardier C Series
Bombardier has started testing C Series systems on its Ciasta.
The Bombardier C Series program has progressed to the systems testing stage. (Photo: Bombardier)
The Bombardier C Series program has progressed to the systems testing stage. (Photo: Bombardier)

Bombardier has begun the first set of systems tests and simulations for the C Series airliner in its systems integration rig, known also as the Complete Integrated Aircraft Systems Test Area (Ciasta) or “Aircraft 0,” the company announced Wednesday. Test data on such systems as the engine and electrics are confirming that the aircraft development program remains on schedule to reach “key” performance targets as Bombardier’s effort to achieve entry-into-service (EIS) late next year continues, it added.