I worked in Embraer in Brazil as a trainee, and everybody would talk about the iron bird as something super secret and not open at all to the majority of employees. Now, 12 years later I learn from you what's an iron bird. Thanks!
That's probably the most interesting behind-the-scenes video you delivered so far! We've already seen a bunch of maintenance hangars but this one contains rare insights with good explanations.
I saw the original CS100 at Mirabel several years ago. Stunned by the beauty of the aircraft. Bombardier "handed down" some exceptional work (and people). (Kudos on your content).
You've produced some really interesting videos but this one hits a new high thanks to all the little details that go into the design and development of an aircraft. Geeking out!!
I knew this setup existed but didn’t know what it was called! Very cool. Also really interesting to learn about evacuation and fire safety systems. You guys are slaying it with your content!
This documentary gives an incredible behind-the-scenes view on aircraft production, thank you. (PS You might want to blur out a few things more though, for example the paint manufacturer is rather obvious still). Thanks again.
Great insight Gabe about the A220 series, it does come across a bit mismatched the production of this great aircraft that they developed a good airframe but the after thoughts on producing it seme to be small in comparison, this is where the money at Airbus need to invest in bigger facilities to reduce costs and time taken to build and complete the A220. More of the Airbus streaming lining that happens in Toulouse and Hamburg.
Incredible behind the scenes video, it's always interesting to see what goes on to build and certify these aircraft. I would have been curious to hear a little bit more about the process to paint the Qantaslink A220 VH-X4A (2:30), considering it was a lot more complex than what the team is used too.
Very interesting! Cool that you guys are able to get this kind of access, super interesting! Some feedback: Please get microphones for people you are interviewing if you are going to walk around and talk like that. Those small wireless things all youtubers use now a days that clip on the clothes would be amazing and would greatly increase the quality of these very interesting videos! Also please reduce the amount of background music. Its not needed all the time, especially when people are talking! ps. Would be awesome with more videos about ATC! Maybe some regional/approach controllers if possible?
There is a trade off in both audio quality and how fast you can run around with those small clip mics. I use a shotgun mic mounted on camera most times because I prefer it, both for sound quality (clearly better) and for the ability to keep moving and shooting. Doing this alone, it makes a difference. What was lacking for you in the audio quality?
@@Flightradar24DotCom The problem for me is not really quality of the mic. It is the fact that every time they look away from the camera the volume of the voice goes way down with a shotgun mic. Add the background noise of the environment together with the background music and their accent, their voice is very inconsistent and even with headphones can sometimes be hard to hear. Any time the camera films what they are pointing at we understand better what they mean but we also cannot hear aswell because the mic is not pointing at their face. Its not super bad but I think there can be some improvements. Maybe its only me. Maybe not having any music when they are talkinga would be enough? Or maybe its unavoidable with factory noises and accents :) Examples would be around minute 10 and 17-18.
The music is beautiful, I need to know wheee to find this. Some of the most relaxing music I have ever heard its so emotional and makes the (quiet) film much more honely and heart to all us aviation geeks. It makes the transitions beautiful and the scenes you're witnessing great. Gabe, has one of the best Jobs in the world. I'm a flight attendant having just finished a flight, makes me so happy to see what goes behind it. I hope I get to work on A220's some day!
Je vous suggère de relire la saga du CSeries....Pierre Beaudoin, le chef de la direction, est responsable de la perte du CSeries aux mains de Airbus et a fait perdre des centaines de millions de dollars aux actionnaires ainsi qu'au Trésor public, nous les payeurs de taxes. Informez-vous SVP avant de publier de tels commentaires. Bombardier a été un fleuron sous l'égide de Laurent Beaudoin mais a commençé à péricliter lors de l'arrivée de son fils Pierre Beaudoin. Nous avaons DONNÉ le programme de la CSeries à Airbus...Ils auraient été fous de le refuser !!
During the 777 development, Boeing had bragged about doing flight systems integration with just the components in a lab attached to each other. Am not sure how this compares to Airbus Canada which seems to have a more assembled pieces plugged to each other than just components.
Were you given an explanation of what a Jetblue aircraft was doing at Mirabel? My underersanding is that all aircraft destined to US airlines would be assembled in Mobile and Mirabel would retain the job for all aircraft outside of USA.
@@gryff8400 Would not make sense to fly plane to Montréal from Mobile to only get painted when I have to assume they have paint shop in Mobile. This is especially true if the Mirabel paint shop is too small to fit a single C-Series aircraft and they have to remove winglets. But then again, suncgh inefficiency mighty explain why they are unaable to ramp up production and make project profitable.
@4:50-4:55 why is the paint brand AkzoNobel's name blurred out, but not their logo? Why on earth would their identity need to be censored in a YT video in the first place? I understand a high-budget Hollywood production wanting to prevent free promotion of brands, but I've never seen that in a YT video.
After watching videos like this I really wonder how the people who work on this aircraft think about the transition from Bombardier to Airbus. They're still working on the same aircraft, but for a new employer who probably turned around quite a few things. Then agaIn, Airbus is known for knowing the value of their employee base and trying to provide the best working conditions possible. Still, I'd assume it would be kind of weird to suddenly be part of a European company while still working in the same production plant in Canada.
I have flown on this plane several times. Always with Air France. It is a very nice plane and the cabin is pleasant. Unfortunately, the economy version on Air France is a bit too cramped.
That is very cool, so interesting to see. I wonder if the aircraft they had to do the dot painting on was Qantas being a Aborigine livery which they have done.
Did they call what happens to the passengers at 9-16 G of deceleration the "ick factor"? If I had to endure that many G's, the result would definitely be icky...
"HIC factor" -- the Head Injury Criterion. It's a measurement of the likelihood of head injuries based on accelerometer measurements in a crash test dummy. It's used in passenger vehicle crash testing.
what is about a bird slam aginst the fresh painted airbus ? refurbishment the damage paint point and how expensive will it be ? i mean warrenty will not cover this attack
Very interesting. But please no music while persons talk (from 3:30 onward). Or is there anyone needing music here? No problem with music while no person is talking.
The A220 is a plane way ahead of its time, and while the public already knows it's an outlier in efficiency and a comfortable aircraft, it is an exceptionally powerful and heavy-lifting plane, coveted by airlines for its ability to jump from shorter runways with considerable payloads and transcontinental fuel.
you learn by looking at people while listening to them speak. not by looking the other way. imagine you are the student/visitor and they are telling yiu this information. imagining it like that may help a lot. Have a graat day!
@@FliVids and that’s why you’ve learned nothing and will continue to learn nothing because there’s absolutely nothing you can learn by looking at the person speaking especially when he’s explaining about manufacturing process of an aircraft… No, you cannot learn how an aircraft was made by staring at a person.
Sooo sad Bombardier was unable to bring this aircraft to the market because of bad business decisions by Pierre Beaudoin. Bombardier stock holders and us, Quebec tax payers, lost hundreds of millions....Same thing is happening with NorthVolt...1 billion dollars lost...
I worked in Embraer in Brazil as a trainee, and everybody would talk about the iron bird as something super secret and not open at all to the majority of employees. Now, 12 years later I learn from you what's an iron bird. Thanks!
Did u ever ask to see it? why wouldn't they let u see it? what would be so secretive about it for it's own team to see>?
According to this video, is the testing facility for all the components. I wanted to explore all the departments but that one was out of reach
That's probably the most interesting behind-the-scenes video you delivered so far! We've already seen a bunch of maintenance hangars but this one contains rare insights with good explanations.
A bit too much talking and not enough showing.
I’ve been into aviation all my life, but that’s the first time I’ve ever seen or heard of an ‘iron bird’. Just brilliant!
That test pilot was grinning the entire time. He's living his dream life.
Incredible content you are making, Flightradar24! Thank you for the exclusive look into the production process of this beautiful aircraft.
I saw the original CS100 at Mirabel several years ago. Stunned by the beauty of the aircraft. Bombardier "handed down" some exceptional work (and people). (Kudos on your content).
Bombardier litteraly GAVE the CSeries to Airbus for free...Bombardier share holders and Quebec tax payers lost millions . Thank you Pierre Beaudoin...
You've produced some really interesting videos but this one hits a new high thanks to all the little details that go into the design and development of an aircraft. Geeking out!!
Thank you! I really try to!
I don’t know what it is, but there’s a thing with your voice combined with the music choice that always makes me feel really calm.
@@smarthomer1993, And he's friendly face and great smile.
I knew this setup existed but didn’t know what it was called! Very cool. Also really interesting to learn about evacuation and fire safety systems. You guys are slaying it with your content!
Remember seeing the "Iron Bird" setup as part of the development of the A320 many years ago.
Great videos, Gabriel, and very informative. Thank you.
Flew on an A321 NEO with Airtransat a few weeks back and it was my first airbus ride. I have to say, it was quiet, smooth and a pleasure to fly in.
This documentary gives an incredible behind-the-scenes view on aircraft production, thank you. (PS You might want to blur out a few things more though, for example the paint manufacturer is rather obvious still). Thanks again.
Airbus 220 (Bombardier C-Series) is the finest aircraft built today without a doubt
Flew on one of Delta's A220's, I have to say it is the perfect plane. LOVE the 2 x 3 seating, big windows and quiet ride.
Captain Gerhard will soon be coming to collect that AirBaltic A220 in the paint shop.
It's tremendously impressive seeing such insights from the most successfull airplane manufacturer😮
Fascinating to watch - thank you for filming and uploading your tour. Very impressive setup.
Thanks for leaving a comment, glad you enjoyed!
21,000 dots? Maybe the QF A220? 2:30
Yes it was the Quantas
Very cool video showing the airbus assembly line in my home town! Can’t wait to see more
thanks for showing me something I've driven by for years
Thank you for these exclusive and most interesting information.
I went to SAAB a long time ago, studied to become an aeronautical engineer. They had a simulator, SAAB 39 Gripen, with all electronics/avionics.
Great insight Gabe about the A220 series, it does come across a bit mismatched the production of this great aircraft that they developed a good airframe but the after thoughts on producing it seme to be small in comparison, this is where the money at Airbus need to invest in bigger facilities to reduce costs and time taken to build and complete the A220. More of the Airbus streaming lining that happens in Toulouse and Hamburg.
What a great video and fantastic interviews.
I knew about the iron bird because I used to watch all of Airbuses progress videos for the A350 back in the day
Hey Gabe, another brilliant video of my favourite plane, a really interesting insight
Thanks for uploading this wonderful video.
Nice result video! 👍
Incredible behind the scenes video, it's always interesting to see what goes on to build and certify these aircraft. I would have been curious to hear a little bit more about the process to paint the Qantaslink A220 VH-X4A (2:30), considering it was a lot more complex than what the team is used too.
I absolutely love the A220. 👍😊💙🇮🇪
Us too!
Very interesting! Cool that you guys are able to get this kind of access, super interesting!
Some feedback: Please get microphones for people you are interviewing if you are going to walk around and talk like that. Those small wireless things all youtubers use now a days that clip on the clothes would be amazing and would greatly increase the quality of these very interesting videos! Also please reduce the amount of background music. Its not needed all the time, especially when people are talking!
ps. Would be awesome with more videos about ATC! Maybe some regional/approach controllers if possible?
There is a trade off in both audio quality and how fast you can run around with those small clip mics. I use a shotgun mic mounted on camera most times because I prefer it, both for sound quality (clearly better) and for the ability to keep moving and shooting. Doing this alone, it makes a difference. What was lacking for you in the audio quality?
@@Flightradar24DotCom The problem for me is not really quality of the mic. It is the fact that every time they look away from the camera the volume of the voice goes way down with a shotgun mic. Add the background noise of the environment together with the background music and their accent, their voice is very inconsistent and even with headphones can sometimes be hard to hear. Any time the camera films what they are pointing at we understand better what they mean but we also cannot hear aswell because the mic is not pointing at their face. Its not super bad but I think there can be some improvements. Maybe its only me. Maybe not having any music when they are talkinga would be enough? Or maybe its unavoidable with factory noises and accents :)
Examples would be around minute 10 and 17-18.
Good report, thank you
Been to Airbus once in Hamburg! Amazing factories
go Hamburg! home city
Will be piloting it tomorrow
really? how do u like it?
Amazing video.. very nice
Thank you so much 😀
@@Flightradar24DotCom any jobs ?
Great Canadian plane made in Quebec. ❤
Ouais esti on aime le Québec
loving A220, hoping msfs will has a study level a220 in the future
same
Thank you very much! It´s a really enlightening walk through the A220-Manufacturing-Site in Mirabel!🙂👍
Absolute love ❤️
Nice!
The music is beautiful, I need to know wheee to find this. Some of the most relaxing music I have ever heard its so emotional and makes the (quiet) film much more honely and heart to all us aviation geeks. It makes the transitions beautiful and the scenes you're witnessing great. Gabe, has one of the best Jobs in the world.
I'm a flight attendant having just finished a flight, makes me so happy to see what goes behind it. I hope I get to work on A220's some day!
how do u like what u do? how often are u bored? is it tedious?
I love A220s
Bombardier is an excellent company, Airbus understood this in taking over the 220.. c'est bon.
Je vous suggère de relire la saga du CSeries....Pierre Beaudoin, le chef de la direction, est responsable de la perte du CSeries aux mains de Airbus et a fait perdre des centaines de millions de dollars aux actionnaires ainsi qu'au Trésor public, nous les payeurs de taxes. Informez-vous SVP avant de publier de tels commentaires. Bombardier a été un fleuron sous l'égide de Laurent Beaudoin mais a commençé à péricliter lors de l'arrivée de son fils Pierre Beaudoin. Nous avaons DONNÉ le programme de la CSeries à Airbus...Ils auraient été fous de le refuser !!
Fantastic videos. Just a background music is a bit loud during the interviews...
This is so incredible. I love the A220! Thank you for sharing such an awesome video, keep up the good work.
With a 2-3 seating configuration, how is weight distribution manged?
close enough to the centerline that it doesn't matter .
22:58 She did not want to be on camera but she leaned the wrong direction 😂
Airbus is amazing
During the 777 development, Boeing had bragged about doing flight systems integration with just the components in a lab attached to each other. Am not sure how this compares to Airbus Canada which seems to have a more assembled pieces plugged to each other than just components.
Awesome content, loved it. (Tip: more b-roll, less talking heads;-)
Were you given an explanation of what a Jetblue aircraft was doing at Mirabel? My underersanding is that all aircraft destined to US airlines would be assembled in Mobile and Mirabel would retain the job for all aircraft outside of USA.
Paint work and interior finishing only?
@@gryff8400 Would not make sense to fly plane to Montréal from Mobile to only get painted when I have to assume they have paint shop in Mobile. This is especially true if the Mirabel paint shop is too small to fit a single C-Series aircraft and they have to remove winglets. But then again, suncgh inefficiency mighty explain why they are unaable to ramp up production and make project profitable.
@4:50-4:55 why is the paint brand AkzoNobel's name blurred out, but not their logo? Why on earth would their identity need to be censored in a YT video in the first place? I understand a high-budget Hollywood production wanting to prevent free promotion of brands, but I've never seen that in a YT video.
After watching videos like this I really wonder how the people who work on this aircraft think about the transition from Bombardier to Airbus. They're still working on the same aircraft, but for a new employer who probably turned around quite a few things. Then agaIn, Airbus is known for knowing the value of their employee base and trying to provide the best working conditions possible.
Still, I'd assume it would be kind of weird to suddenly be part of a European company while still working in the same production plant in Canada.
I have flown on this plane several times. Always with Air France. It is a very nice plane and the cabin is pleasant. Unfortunately, the economy version on Air France is a bit too cramped.
That is very cool, so interesting to see. I wonder if the aircraft they had to do the dot painting on was Qantas being a Aborigine livery which they have done.
You are spot on!
Did they call what happens to the passengers at 9-16 G of deceleration the "ick factor"? If I had to endure that many G's, the result would definitely be icky...
"HIC factor" -- the Head Injury Criterion. It's a measurement of the likelihood of head injuries based on accelerometer measurements in a crash test dummy. It's used in passenger vehicle crash testing.
@@jonathankleinow2073 "Ick factor" is still just as descriptive of the effects, though! 😁
what is about a bird slam aginst the fresh painted airbus ? refurbishment the damage paint point and how expensive will it be ? i mean warrenty will not cover this attack
Atta boy Marko!
Airbus culture, Boeing has a lot to learn...
Can someone explain, how is it balanced properly with this 3 plus 2 configuration ? Will it always fly with one wing ,slightly down LOL
Don't have that problem with the DC 9 or MD .80 same 2 by 3 seating
I would love to see the final assembly line in China, how they are making the Airbus there ✈️
Very interesting. But please no music while persons talk (from 3:30 onward). Or is there anyone needing music here? No problem with music while no person is talking.
Sounds like the -500 is in the pipeline , reading between the lines
The A220 is a plane way ahead of its time, and while the public already knows it's an outlier in efficiency and a comfortable aircraft, it is an exceptionally powerful and heavy-lifting plane, coveted by airlines for its ability to jump from shorter runways with considerable payloads and transcontinental fuel.
You guys should go to Comlux and see the A220 business jet. 😊 I’m pretty sure the A220 is in Indianapolis, Indiana at the KIND / IND airport
2:26 elaborate?
how come such cutting edge aircraft has problems and grounded around the world. what's going on ?
It’s because of problems with the engines.
Would be a lot better if you can film what the person is talking about rather than at the person talking…
Gabe does a great job for one man with a camera. These aren’t documentaries with a 5 person camera crew.
@@eds.4815 I’m sure that pointing the camera in the other direction could be manage by a single person without requiring assistance.
@@tonamg53 So says the video expert.........NOT😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
you learn by looking at people while listening to them speak. not by looking the other way. imagine you are the student/visitor and they are telling yiu this information. imagining it like that may help a lot. Have a graat day!
@@FliVids and that’s why you’ve learned nothing and will continue to learn nothing because there’s absolutely nothing you can learn by looking at the person speaking especially when he’s explaining about manufacturing process of an aircraft…
No, you cannot learn how an aircraft was made by staring at a person.
Meanwhile at Boeing… 😂
another DEI lecture.
Sooo sad Bombardier was unable to bring this aircraft to the market because of bad business decisions by Pierre Beaudoin. Bombardier stock holders and us, Quebec tax payers, lost hundreds of millions....Same thing is happening with NorthVolt...1 billion dollars lost...
Under 20 minutes!
They could’ve done so much better with the cockpit design.
First 🥳
Eric has the same expression in his eyes as a guy getting caught by his wife while wearing her undies.
what does that even mean.......
@@KuostA oh c'mon, you've been there.
The audio is annoying
. That damn camera click
had to stop watching due to the lack of anything interesting and the fact that the speakers weren't speaking English.
Asiana Airbus to Philippine very poor aircon