SuperJet International Opens North America Office
February 19, 2009
Regional jet marketing, customization and support company SuperJet International opened its North American sales and customer support office in Washington DC.
SuperJet International’s North American office will be run by Mr. John Buckley, vice president, business development. Mr. Buckley joined SuperJet International from ATR North America, bringing with him significant experience in the regional transport aircraft market segment. Also joining SuperJet International’s North American office is Mr. Patrick Sullivan, head of customer service Americas. Patrick’s unit will provide an early product support presence in North America and assist Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company’s in its FAA certification activities.
North America is an important market segment for an efficient and modern 100 seat jets as the Sukhoi SuperJet 100,” said Alessandro Franzoni, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International. “The establishment of a permanent North American sales and customer support office is a clear indication of our belief in the significant market potential of the region for our aircraft.