Joined by launch customer AirBaltic, Bombardier (Chalet C3, Outdoor Exhibit 24) reported at the Farnborough Airshow yesterday that it has made “further improvements in performance” for the C Series CS300. The good news includes increases in range that will enable the Latvian flag carrier to meet its goal of providing non-stop service between its Riga hub and Abu Dhabi. The companies also announced the airline has selected Bombardier’s Smart Parts Program to provide component support for its CS300 fleet. AirBaltic has 20 CS300s on order, with the first delivery slated for October, and an additional five expected by year’s end. Meanwhile, its pilots are training for the new aircraft at Bombardier’s Montreal facilities.
“Everything for us as operators, but also for our passengers, will be better in the future with this aircraft,” said AirBaltic CEO Martin Gauss, citing its increased range, reduced fuel burn, and comfortable and spacious cabin. Its aircraft will be equipped with seat-back IFE systems and “mood lighting” systems which Gauss said would help make flights more pleasant “as we fly a lot of time in darker weather.” The 145-seat configurations will have both economy and business-class sections.
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