Bombardier resumes CSeries test flights

[CALGARY] Bombardier Inc on Sunday conducted the first test flight of its CSeries jet since an on-the-ground engine failure in May set back efforts to introduce the narrow-body airliner next year.

The flight at Bombardier's facility in Mirabel, Quebec, followed a review of the earlier problem and measures taken to prevent a recurrence, the Montreal-based manufacturer of planes and trains said. Precautions included modifying the engine's oil-lubrication system.

Getting the jet airborne is critical to Bombardier's effort to meet its target for a CSeries debut in the second half of next year after missing an earlier planned release date last year.