Bombardier launched its latest CRJ variant, the CRJ1000, in February 2007 with 38 firm orders, including 15 from Italian low-cost operator myair. A modified version of the smaller CRJ900, it has been developed to meet regional airlines' needs for jets of up to 100 seats. The first flight is scheduled for this summer, with entry into revenue service in the fourth quarter of 2009.

First flown in 1963, the Skyvan and its derivatives are still in widespread civil and military service around the world. Among the many air arms flying it is the Royal Air Force of Oman, the biggest user of the type in the world with 13 SC-7 Skyvans and three Seavans (seen here).

A total of 749 Sunderlands were built at Belfast, Dumbarton, Rochester and Windermere. This Sunderland V of 230 Squadron is seen in its element, protecting the Fleet.

Defence cuts reduced the number of Belfasts for the RAF to ten from an anticipated fleet of around 30. Consequently, during the Falklands War the former RAF aircraft, by then operated by HeavyLift, had to be hired back.

Short No. 1 biplane at Eastchurch, 1908.
Construction of the Short Biplane No.1 began before the company built its first Wright Flyer under licence. Its layout was broadly based on the Wright brothers’ design.

As of early 2008, Bombardier had delivered 844 Dash 8-Q400s from an order book of 951. With high fuel prices making turboprops more cost-effective, demand for the type is expected to increase. Austrian arrows, formerly known as Tyrolean Airways, has 40 Q-series aircraft in its fleet, including ten 72-seat Dash 8-Q400s.

This view of part of the main Belfast factory, taken in April 2007, shows the Q400 regional turboprop fuselage in production.