Wave of new orders coming?This article is full of positive signs about the C Series. The last two paragraphs really sum up the current situation.
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Rubtsov believes the entry into service of the CSeries with Swiss International Air Lines next year will lead to a wave of new orders for the aircraft.
“They need two or three more brand names [as customers],” Rubtsov says. “But frankly speaking I’m pretty much sure that will happen the moment the aircraft will become operational. Nobody wants to become a tester for a new type of aircraft. They want to see the performance is confirmed.”
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/maks-russian-lessor-close-to-re-affirming-cseries-deal-416058/