Aircraft
Bombardier CS100 Gains FAA, EASA Approval
First C Series cleared for delivery to Swiss
The first production CS100 undergoes preparation for delivery to Swiss. (Photo: Bombardier)
The first production CS100 undergoes preparation for delivery to Swiss. (Photo: Bombardier)

The Bombardier CS100 on Wednesday received validation of its Canadian type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency, clearing the first C Series variant for delivery to launch customer Swiss International Airlines late this month and entry into service of the first of its 30 CS100s on order on July 15. The milestone comes the same week the program’s five flying test aircraft surpassed 5,000 hours in the air.