Bombardier Targets September 16 for CSeries Aircraft Maiden Flight

MONTREAL, QUEBEC—(Marketwired – Sept. 13, 2013) – Pending optimal weather conditions and aircraft readiness, the first flight of the CSeries aircraft, flight test vehicle one (FTV1), is expected to take place on Monday, September 16, 2013. More precise timing will be confirmed approximately 24 hours prior.

Representatives of the media are invited to participate onsite at Bombardier’s Mirabel, Quebec facility or to follow the event via a live, public webcast at www.cseriesfirstflight.bombardier.com. Please register by following this link http://events.aero.bombardier.com/cseries_first_flight and clicking on the “Register” tab that appears in the menu.

Access to the Mirabel site will be rigorously controlled. Only registered media representatives and specially invited guests will have access to the site.