More than half of 2016 CSeries deliveries delayed by GTF ramp-up issue

Credit: Kurt Hofmann
Bombardier said it will deliver seven CSeries aircraft in 2016 instead of 15 as planned, citing Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan (GTF) engine delivery delays. Both Bombardier and Pratt emphasized that the PW1500G-powered CS100, which entered service with Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS)...

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