By 2017, Swiss International Air Line's 10 CS100s and 10 CS300s should replace all 20 Swiss Avro RJ100s.
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Swiss CEO Harry Hohmeister said the CSeries 100 is "a new dimension of civil aviation." The Swiss CS100 is scheduled to begin services by mid-2016.
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The Bombardier CS100 visits Zurich, Switzerland, where launch customer and first operator Swiss International Air Lines is based.
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The Bombardier CSeries aircraft and a new Boeing 777-300ER will reduce the current age of Swiss's fleet from 16.4 years to 9.2 years.
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Bombardier Commercial Aircraft president Fred Cromer said there are 243 firm orders for the CSeries and an interest of about 600 aircraft from several airlines.
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The CSeries will be a game-changer in the industry by creating 50% less noise and generating more comfort, such as more space for cabin luggage.
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CS100 Passenger cabin.
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CEO Harry Hohmeister tests the seats in the CS100 passenger cabin.
The Swiss International Air Lines Bombardier CSeries that was on display at the Paris Air Show arrived in Zurich where it will be demonstrated in advance of Swiss becoming the launch operator for the CS100 in mid-2016. Swiss is expected to take delivery of 30 CSeries aircraft from 2016-2018, including at least 10 CS300s. Swiss recently sent 12 pilots and other employees to Bombardier’s headquarters in Montreal for CSeries training.
