#A220 cockpit full
#A220 cockpit series

The A220 series was originally created and sold by Canadian manufacturer Bombardier and was known as the CSeries.

On 8th June 2018 it was confirmed that Airbus would take a majority stake in the C Series program and it would be renamed the A220, with the CS110 being called the A220-100 and the CS130 being named the A220-300. Video by Ed Scott-Clarke and Max Burnell. For comparison, the windshields of the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 are also shown. After a convoluted development the first flight was on 16th September 2013.ĭuring flight testing the aircraft suffered from engine issues which delayed entry into service with Swiss International Air Lines until 15th July 2016. The configuration of the cockpit windshield (front view), on the Airbus A220 with its 4-piece windshield. Powering the A220-100 and the A220-300 are two Pratt & Whitney GTF engines specifically tailored for the A220. There were to be two variants, the C110 and the larger C130. A modern design Bringing together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and latest-generation technologies and engines, the A220 has a range of up to 3,450nm (6,390km), with an impressive environmental scorecard.

#A220 cockpit full

Secondly, from a pilot perspective, the sidestick reduces cockpit clutter and improves visibility for the flight crew. Airbus just introduced the private jet variant of the popular A220-100 airliner called the ACJ220 or 'TwoTwenty.' The 81 million jet can house six living areas including a full shower and. The project was launched at the Farnborough Airshow in July 2004 and full design started on 15th March 2005. First of all, the sidestick has a greater degree of sensitivity allowing pilots to respond faster to the aircraft’s movement. In May 2005, the development of the C Series jet was estimated to. In September 1998 Bombardier started a study into a BRJ-X or Bombardier Regional Jet eXpansion a larger regional jet than those already built by Bombardier. Air Baltics Bombardier CS300 cockpit featuring the side-stick control and full glass panel. The Airbus A220 was previously known as the Bombardier C Series and is a family of narrow body, medium range, twin engined jet airliners.Īlthough the aircraft is built and was designed by Bombardier of Canada it is marketed by Airbus.