C Series for Skywest

[DoinTime]

Okay so I clicked on the link. Here is what I found:

The Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engine represents a step-change in commercial engine performance for single-aisle aircraft. The expected benefits will include up to a 12 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 30-decibel noise reduction over Stage III requirements. A ground demonstration test is planned in the third quarter 2007 and a flight demonstration test in 2008.

So which is it?

That quote relates only to the performance of the engine. Airframe improvements will likely yield further improvements. If the comparisons are to Boeing 737-500, and 717-200's there is a lot efficiency to gained through a lighter weight airframe and improved aerodynamics. The days of making airframes to last 40 years are gone.

 

[CX880]

They're just about the same, kinda like Trans States and GoJet. :bomb:

TSA went with the CRJ7 instead of the E 170, that about covers which type is cheaper to operate.

 

[B727FA]

Where are we hearing this one?

In his mind...

 

[zawillif]

The C-Series Jet has already been launched with a Lufthansa order. The jet comes in 110 seat and 130 seat configurations. It is not scheduled to be certified until 2013ish. The C-110 and C-130 will be perfect replacements for the DC-9.

A more likely rumor would be interest in the MRJ, the Mitsubishi Regional Jet. That plane comes in a 70 seat and 90 seat configuration, with a smaller (and the first) version of Pratt's GTF engine. The MRJ will have increased usage of composites, but not a full barrel fuselage. It is scheduled to be certified in 2011ish and will have 20% gains in fuel burn compared with today's RJs.

 

[FlyingToIST]

Bombardier already has a launch customer for the airplane..

 

[sstearns2]

Or course skywest is getting the C-series. We're going to start the HNL United Express interisland base with CRJ-700s and transition to the C-series. You heard it here first!

Chip is also going to build a nice crew condo complex over on the north shore. It's going to be sweet and junior.

It's in the bag....

Scott

 

[homerjdispatch]

Bombardier already has a launch customer for the airplane..

Havent I read that about 6 times already in this thread?

 

[WalterSobchak]

Havent I read that about 6 times already in this thread?

I heard Lufthansa was the launch customer for the C-Series...

 

[SSDD]

Lufthansa? Seriously? Maybe you should double check your sources. Get back to us when you know for sure

 

[XPOO]

I read in some thread that Lufthansa was the launch carrier. Can't remember which thread it was though. Of course, the thread was on FI.com, so take it at face value.