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Sursa: Bombardier looks for C Series lift in Paris, but orders uncertain
The Montreal-based manufacturer confirmed it will weigh whether to build a third C Series model larger than the existing two models in the aircraft family – one that would compete more squarely against the bread-and-butter single-aisle airliners by Boeing and Airbus. The company stressed however, that it is not working on an analysis of such a plane at the moment and that it’s premature to talk about the specifications of the jet.
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A CS500 would most closely compete with Boeing’s current 737-800 model, which seats 189 people in one-class layout, said Canaccord Genuity analyst David Tyerman.
“The economics of stretching an airplane have been pretty attractive, such that [manufacturers] have pursued that strategy,” said Mr. Cromer. “We’ve got a pretty strong platform. Maybe it’s a possibility in the future.” He said the company needs to do more testing on the two existing models to establish the opportunities for a larger model.
“Bombardier historically has avoided the model 500 discussion because it puts it in direct competition with the heart of the Boeing and Airbus model lineup and I think they felt that might be very difficult to compete with,” said Mr. Tyerman. “There are all new people there now. So maybe we’re getting a change of view on that topic.”
Bombardier will have both current C Series models on hand in France, with one jet flying and the other on the ground to demonstrate various interior configurations. Although the company has held invite-only viewings for the first flights of both C Series models, it will be the first time it shows the plane to a wider audience.
Sursa: Bombardier looks for C Series lift in Paris, but orders uncertain