SuperJet International: L.o.I with Aeroflot for MRO Services on SSJ100 fleet
SuperJet international, a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi Holding, announced today the execution of a Letter of Intent (L.o.I) with Moscow based JSC Aeroflot for MRO services to support Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (SSJ100). According to this agreement, Aeroflot will be recognised as a member of SuperJet International Airframe Authorized Service Centers Network.
Aeroflot will provide SSJ100 operators with heavy airframe maintenance, modifications, unscheduled maintenance services, line and base maintenance and will have field teams to provide off-site support.
“This is a further milestone in the establishment of the SuperJet International MRO network. The relationship with Aeroflot will provide world-class support of the SSJ100 fleet in the Russian/CIS market” said Giovanni Simonetti, Senior Vice President of Customers Services with SuperJet International – “We are delighted to work with a partner as Aeroflot with an impeccable reputation and high technical capabilities. This agreement is another major goal reached by our Company and represents the willingness of SuperJet International to pursue a policy of outstanding relationship with SSJ100 customers worldwide”.
“We are proud to be the first Russian MRO entering into agreement with SuperJet International” – said Y. Belykh JSC Aeroflot Technical Director - “This is an opportunity we absolutely cannot afford to miss in our path aimed at providing our SSJ100 fleet with the best level of technical support since its entry into service”.
SuperJet International’s mission includes the building of a worldwide support and maintenance network based on carefully selected and certified industrial partners than on internal structure.
SJI’s MRO strategy is to provide since day one Customers worldwide with top class airframe maintenance services.
