SuperJet International announces order for 20 Sukhoi Superjet 100
SuperJet International announced today an order by an undisclosed renowned European Customer
for the acquisition of a fleet of 20 firm new Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft for a total value of
approximately 600 million US$.
The agreement refers to the SSJ100/95 aircraft model in the 98 seats configuration.
“We are honoured to have this order by a Customer that has to remain undisclosed at this stage.” said
Alessandro Franzoni, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International. “Our Customer strongly
believes in the 100 seats aircraft segment and with the SSJ100 he will certainly take advantage of its
outstanding performance in terms of fuel consumption and low environmental impact.”
About SuperJet International:
SuperJet International, based in Venice, Italy, a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica (51%) and Sukhoi Holding (49%), is in charge of marketing, sales, customization and delivery of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet in Europe, the Americas, Oceania, Africa and Japan, as well as of worldwide post-sale support.
SuperJet International is also responsible for the design and development of VIP and cargo variants.
A SuperJet International branch is already active in Moscow, together with sales offices in Toulouse, France and Washington, DC, USA.
SuperJet International, based in Venice, Italy, a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica (51%) and Sukhoi Holding (49%), is in charge of marketing, sales, customization and delivery of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet in Europe, the Americas, Oceania, Africa and Japan, as well as of worldwide post-sale support.
SuperJet International is also responsible for the design and development of VIP and cargo variants.
A SuperJet International branch is already active in Moscow, together with sales offices in Toulouse, France and Washington, DC, USA.
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft:
Designed, developed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), the Sukhoi Superjet 100
Designed, developed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), the Sukhoi Superjet 100
family is comprised of 78- and 98-seaters in basic (SSJ100/95B and SSJ100/75B) and long-range
(SSJ100/95LR and SSJ100/75LR) configuration. The SSJ is the most advanced and environmentally
friendly new generation regional jet. Superior technical and operational characteristics make Sukhoi
Superjet 100 a fully marketable and competitive product – cost-effective, easy to operate and
maintain. Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a conceptually new platform designed specifically for a 100-seat
segment offering the most efficient combination of regional efficiency with mainline capabilities.
The first flight SSJ100 was rolled out from SCAC’s final assembly shop at Komsomolsk-on Amur on
September 26, 2007. First flight was successfully accomplished last May 19, 2008.