The Globe and Mail reports in its Monday edition Bombardier is close to unveiling its new 100-seat-plus C Series commercial jet. The Globe's Bertrand Marotte writes the plane on which Bombardier has so much riding is set for its first test flight by the end of June. It will be a landmark event for the company, barring any glitches that might require a second delay after last year's six-month holdup. Bombardier chief executive officer Pierre Beaudoin is betting big on the success of the C Series program and he is counting on a "mission accomplished" first flight to help enhance the plane's profile and boost less-than-impressive sales to date. Expect the C Series to take the spotlight as Bombardier unveils its first-quarter results on Thursday. Chris Murray of PI Financial said in a note that he is encouraged by a recent company update on the program, as well as a visit to the C Series cabin demonstrator. He has a $5.25 price target on the stock. "We expect first flight remains a powerful catalyst for new orders, although [we] still expect it likely that some issues will arise during flight tests," he said. He believes Bombardier has developed a better platform for the 100- to 150-seat market.