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SECOND CONTINENTAL BOMBARDIER TAKES TO THE SKY

WICHITA, USA, The second aircraft in Bombardier Aerospace's Continental Program succesfully completed its first flight on monday, eight weeks after the first jet completed its maiden voyage. During the course of its 2 hours and 41 minute flight, it reached an altitude of 35.000 feet and a speed of 250 knots.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 18447
Rome, Italy, 10/10/2001 10:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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