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Canada’s Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has received type validation by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its CS100 aircraft after conducting a testing programme.

Following the EASA validation, Bombardier will be able to deliver the first CS100 aircraft to launch operator Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) at the end of this month.

The validation has also enabled the aircraft’s entry into service in July.

With the FAA validation, the CS100 aircraft will be able to operate in the US.

Last year, the CS100 aircraft received type certification from Transport Canada.

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft C Series programme vice president Robert Dewar said: "As we move quickly towards the delivery of the first CS100 aircraft to SWISS, we are gratified that several aviation leaders are confirming what we have been saying all along; the C Series aircraft will open up new opportunities for operators, while delivering unrivalled economic advantages, performance, and environmental credentials."

"The C Series aircraft will open up new opportunities for operators, while delivering unrivalled economic advantages, performance, and environmental credentials."

Bombardier noted that its C Series family of aircraft features a new design that offers operators up to $13m extra value for each aircraft.

Designed for the 100 to 150 seat market segment, the C Series aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1500G engine, 19in-wide seats, and large overhead bins.

In May, the CS100 aircraft’s launch customer SWISS chose Bombardier’s Smart Parts Programme to provide component support for the airline’s fleet of 30 new C Series aircraft.

Under the ten-year agreement, SWISS will be receiving comprehensive component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services from Bombardier.

Image: First SWISS CS100 aircraft prepares for first flight. Photo: courtesy of Bombardier.