As bitter comments seem to be the agenda on pprune for Cityjet, it's time for a respite and a little bit of good news.
It's a little late but better than not been mentioned!
We are pleased to announce that the first of our 23 new RJ85 aircraft, E2363/EI-RJP has been issued with its certificate of airworthiness on 3rd January 2007.
The aircraft is completing its acceptance flight in Norwich on 5th January, from where it will position to Paris later in the day.
It is scheduled to commence service from Mon 8th Jan.
It will be assigned initially on CDG-ZRH and CDG-FLR, and not the planned CDG-BHX route previously proposed.
The first flight will be AF5100, CDG-ZRH.
The phased introduction of the new aircraft will continue throughout 2007, with the planned acceptance of the second and third aircraft at the end of January and early February respectively.
All aircraft will have undergone a major integration and modification programme and their introduction marks the culmination of a significant period of planning and training.
For us, our passengers and our shareholder, the introduction of the new aircraft is to be welcomed in the on-going development of CityJet.
So there you go its a great aircraft, the cabin is much better and more comfortable. Passengers certainly will be happier with us.
Well done Cityjet its been a longtime coming but the first one finally arrived.