CSeries flight test vehicle four (FTV4), which is currently deployed to Wichita for flight testing, flew on october 6, 2014 to Indianapolis International Airport where it was showcased to Republic Airways’ employees, leadership team and board members.

Republic and Bombardier signed a firm purchase agreement for 40 CS300 aircraft, plus 40 options in February, 2010.

“This was a wonderful opportunity for my technical team to get an up-close view of the CSeries, especially of the flight deck which is revolutionizing air travel,” said Bryan Bedford, President and Chief Executive Officer, Republic Airways. “It was thrilling seeing this quiet game-changing aircraft in person and it’s proving to be everything we’ve hoped it would be.”

“We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to showcase the CSeries aircraft to Republic Airways in Indianapolis,” said Ray Jones, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Asset Management, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “Republic has always said that the CSeries airliner would be utilized as a mainline aircraft and we are very pleased to be working with the airline as it prepares its business and fleet plans for the aircraft’s introduction into the North American market.”

Stay tuned for a video from the event!