SCAC has obtained Major Change Approval for SSJ100 with horizontal winglets

SSJ100 aircraft with horizontal winglets (saberlets) has successfully accomplished a series of flight tests following the results of which Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company has obtained a Major Change Approval from the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation. First aircraft with the winglets has been delivered by SCAC to Severstal Aircompany (AC tail number is RA89135).

The main advantage of the aircraft with the winglets is a better economic efficiency. “SSJ100 Operators will achieve their fuel costs reduction by at least 4%. It’s important that the new development didn’t affect the mass of the aircraft as far as the winglets are made of composite materials. Apart from a lower fuel burn the installation of the winglets will improve the take-off and landing performance together with decrease of the environmental impact,” – explained SCAC’s Deputy Director General for Development, Mr. Andrey Nedosekin.

“Today we opt for the state-of-the-art technologies contributing to the passengers comfort and safety, as well as to our financial efficiency. The retrofitted aircraft is more environment-friendly and it’s a benefit for us taking into consideration the expansion of international route network. Generally speaking, thanks to the fleet modernization Severstal’s employees and citizens of Cherepovets will experience greater comfort during their travels to the large cities and to the resorts in Russia and abroad,” – said the Director General of Severstal Aircompany, Mr. Nikolay Ivanovsky.

Horizontal winglets (saberlets) is an exceptional invention of SCAC’s design team who are continuously working towards the modernization and innovative development of SSJ100 Program together with the leading think-tanks, such as TsAGI. Name ‘saberlets’ comes from the word ‘saber’ due to the distinctive shape of the surfaces. Saberlets will be manufactured and installed at SCAC’s production facilities. Since Superjet 100 can be fitted with saberlets not only in series, but in operation as well, the airlines will be able to perform the retrofit themselves during regular maintenance under the Service Bulletins.

Horizontal winglets Major Change Approval obtained by the OEM allows for the deliveries of such aircraft to the Russian customers. The Service Bulletin covering the installation of saberlets on earlier produced aircraft has been already developed and issued by SCAC.

SCAC did not receive any feedback from the USA upon its request for SSJ100 export to Iran

The SSJ100 manufacturer JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company” did not receive any feedback from the USA as far as the request for the aircraft export delivery to Iran is concerned.



The quantity of American components in current SSJ100 version surpasses 10% so according to the prescribed procedure SCAC proceeded with the application in 2017 and sent the request to the Office of Foreign Assets Contorl (OFAC). By the end of 2018 the company received neither positive nor negative feedback.
However, as part of the import substitution program SCAC continues to reduce the number of foreign components and is currently working at the new SSJ100 modification. The operational costs of that new aircraft modification are to be lowered substantially. Besides, the program efficiency is planned to be increased via repricing of a number of components. And the deliveries of the new aircraft are not supposed to be formally agreed upon by third parties.

SCAC and Adria Airways: LOI for 15 SSJ100 and MRO Joint Venture

Minister of industry and trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov said that JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company” and ADRIA Airways signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 15 SSJ100.

«The delivery is to be started at the beginning of 2019. They will be handed over under a long-term lease arrangement. In addition, both Parties signed Memorandum of Understanding upon establishing an SSJ100 Maintenance and Repair Organization (MRO) at Ljubljana Airport (Slovenia)».

The JSC «Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company» President Alexander Rubtsov, the CEO of ADRIA Airways Holger Kowarsch and AA Aviation’s Managing Director Dr. Martin Vorderwulbecke indicated that the agreements signed opened a new chapter towards a strategic relationship between the Parties:

«It is our pleasure to partner with JSC «Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company». They will totally support ADRIA Airways´ development strategy. During the past two years we were analyzing the SSJ100 type and came to the conclusion that all the technical and operational characteristics of this aircraft would suit best for our strategic goals» - said Holger Kowarsch. He also added that SSJ100 operation would allow to offer more of the current CRJ and Airbus aircraft for ACMI service.

The JSC «Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company» President Alexander Rubtsov stated: «We realize that the SSJ100 after-sales support at the entry to the European market should be organized profoundly and professionally. Together with the ADRIA Airways we will create a joint maintenance and repair organization for SSJ100 at the Ljubljana Airport. That service platform will secure the operational reliability of SSJ100 aircraft in Europe».





Superjet 100 (SSJ100) is a new-generation Russian commercial jet developed and produced by SCAC. SSJ100 was designed with the latest technologies, ensuring operational efficiency and a high level of passenger comfort. The SSJ100 can be operated on both short and medium distance routes. SCAC manufactures the commercial airliners SSJ100, a version of the Business Jet (SBJ) and special-purpose aircraft. The SSJ100 commercial operation started in 2011.

New SSJ100 Model Certified by EASA: Base Take-Off Weight with Increased Engine Thrust

The designer and manufacturer of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100), the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company has successfully ended European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification process for its new type – B100.
The difference between the B100 and the base version is the increased-thrust SaM-146 engines; such engines are also installed to the long range version of the aircraft.
Key characteristics of SSJ100 B100, certified type RRJ-95B-100, are flight range – 3048 km with expected payload under standard atmospheric conditions, maximum takeoff weight – 45880 kg, engine takeoff thrust – 16100 lbf, and takeoff distance reduced by 10% as compared to the base version.
Certification of B100 type marked another milestone in the large-scale program of operating conditions expansion for Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. The increased thrust of the engine improves the aircraft’s takeoff performance, granting new opportunities to the Customers. Such characteristics might be of interest to the Western Europe airlines when it comes to flights from short runways including those within the boundaries of the city.
These characteristics may also appeal to potential Customers from the BRICS area for which the possibility of commercial operation from aerodromes located at heights reaching 3300 meters above sea level becomes as an essential requirement when deciding in favor of SSJ100. The increased engine thrust of the new type copes with the task.
The EASA certificate allows to deliver B100 to European airlines and as well as to other Customers on other continents. Earlier, in December 2015, this model was certified in Russia.
Consequently, SCAC broadens its product line via offering the new model with improved takeoff performance in addition to aircraft of different takeoff weight and distance range.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) is a new-generation Russian commercial jet developed and produced by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company. SSJ100 was designed with the latest technologies, ensuring operational efficiency and a high level of passenger comfort. The SSJ100 can be operated on both short and medium distance routes. The SSJ100’s distance range is 3 048 kilometers for basic model aircraft while its long-range version can travel more than 4 578 kilometers. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company manufactures the commercial airliners SSJ100, a version of the Sukhoi Business Jet and special-purpose aircraft. The SSJ100 commercial operation started in 2011.
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) was founded in 2000 in order to create and develop new models of commercial aircraft. Today, the company's main project is design and development of Sukhoi Superjet 100. Principal directions of the company’s activity are development, production, sales and maintenance support of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. The company is head-quartered in Moscow and the aircraft are assembled in the company’s branch in the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft to Deliver the Third Sukhoi Business Jet to the Royal Thai Air Force

Moscow, December 2016 – JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC), SuperJet International (SJI) and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) signed a contract for the delivery of another Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ). This aircraft represents the third SBJ, that will join the fleet of the Royal Air Force of Thailand in 2018.

The deal confirms the steady cooperation between SCAC and RTAF, that began in September 2014.RTAF received two SBJ under the previous contract in July 2016. The previous SBJs for RTAF fleet have three areas: 4-seat VIP area, 6-seat business area, and standard area accommodating 50 passengers.
The third aircraft will be delivered in a two-cabin layout with common zone for VIP and business class and will have greater capacity – up to 73 passengers, including 4 VIP passengers. It will be equipped with the latest passenger comfort systems, including various types of communication and the Inflight-Entertainment multimedia system. Its operating range is more than 4500 km.
The SBJ, including the interior, is built and assembled at the production plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur (Russia). SCAC will also provide the after-sales support on site in Thailand. Crews’ education and training will be held at SuperJet International’s training center in Venice. The aircraft is scheduled to be delivered in 2018.
To date, SCAC has delivered 111 aircraft to several customers in Russia, Central Europe, Central America and Southeast Asia. Eight of them are the aircraft in the business configuration (Sukhoi Business Jet) and jets with special purposes (air hospital for EMERCOM, for border aviation regiment)

CityJet Chooses the SSJ100 Aircraft for Fleet Renewal

CityJet, the Irish European regional airline, today announced at the ERA General Assembly in Berlin that it has selected the 98-seat Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) as the aircraft for its fleet renewal and network development programme.
An agreement has been signed by SCAC, SJI and CityJet Airlines for 15 aircraft plus 10 options.

Based on the list price, the value of the agreement is worth over 1 Billion USD, including options and services. The first deliveries are scheduled for the first quarter of 2016.

SuperJet International (SJI) is a joint venture between Finmeccanica – Alenia Aermacchi of Italy and the Russian Sukhoi Holding.

The SSJ 100 seats 98 passengers and is the first aircraft in its class to offer five abreast seating in a generous 32” seat pitch. Combined with a wider seat and cabin height of over 2m, the SSJ100 offers more cabin and overhead bin space than competitors. The SSJ100 utilises the latest in design and flight technology from key manufacturers such as Snecma (engines) and Thales (avionics) from France and Goodrich (wheels) and Honeywell (auxiliary power unit) from the USA. The interior benefits from Italian design house of Pininfarina. The aircraft achieved European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification in February 2012.

CityJet has agreed to take four aircraft in 2016 with the delivery of an additional 11 throughout 2017. The airline has also taken options on an additional ten aircraft.

Cityjet will use the SSJ100 as the replacement for its fleet of Avro RJ85 which it operates across Europe, including London City Airport. The SSJ100 will achieve the necessary certification for London City operations by the end of 2016.

Along with the document signed, the execution of a “SuperCare” Agreement with CityJet was announced to provide after-sales support of its fleet of new Superjet 100 aircraft for 12 years. The CityJet SSJ100 fleet will be supported by SJI with this tailored after-sales solution beginning with the aircraft’s entry into service. In addition, CityJet crews are going to start their training on SSJ100 by the end of the year, utilizing the aircraft Full Flight Simulator at the Training Center in Venice.

The SSJ100, developed by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company, is an advanced and cost-effective commercial aircraft, built with state-of-the art technologies in aerodynamics, engine and aircraft systems. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 can be operated through short-to-medium range routes: the flight range of the SSJ100 reaches 4500 km.

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 program represents the most important industrial partnership between the Russian Federation and Europe in the civil aviation sector.

CityJet Executive Chairman Pat Byrne said:
“We are very excited to be the very first airline in Europe to choosethis ‘’game-changing’’ aircraft that delivers a level of comfort, plush interior design and cabin capacity that is far superior to all of its competitors. This is a very versatile new generation jet which will fulfil our requirements with a capability to operate at smaller airports such as our hub at London City Airport and offer significant advantages in fuel efficiency, emissions ratings and noise reduction.” The Executive Chairman added: “We intend introducing the SSJ100 on charter activity in 2016 and we will place it on our London City route network in 2017. We believe our customers will love this jet,” he added.

President of SCAC, Mr. Ilya Tarasenko:
This agreement underlines long standing efforts of the entire project team and embosses SSJ100 outstanding performance characteristics and a great deal of comfort for a highly demanding today’s passengers. Our project has passed significant milestones of its development. When SSJ100 will start flying European sky under CityJet flag, it is surely stepping into the maturity.

CEO of SuperJet International, Mr. Nazario Cauceglia:
“We are extremely proud of the choice made by CityJet and to add such a valuable European airline to our customers. This agreement represents a great result, proving the quality of this state-of-the-art product which confirms once again the unsurpassed operational flexibility and it’s outstanding economic performance. The aircraft will operate in the heart of Europe with full support of our dependable and robust product support portfolio of services

Fourth Sukhoi Superjet 100 Joined Red Wings Fleet

Fourth Sukhoi Superjet 100 Joined Red Wings Fleet

On July 31, 2015 the fourth Sukhoi Superjet 100 joined Red Wings Airlines fleet.The aircraft SSJ100 with tail number RA89008 was delivered under to the agreement signed in early July this year for the delivery of two SSJ100 aircraft.

The second aircraft will join Red Wings fleet by the end of 2015. Thus, the SSJ100 fleet in Red Wings will consist of five aircraft of this type.

Earlier the airline acquired three Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft as part of the rental agreement signed in

October 2014 between Red Wings Airlines and Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company.

Currently, the airline is operating three SSJ100 aircraft on the flights from Moscow to the Russian cities Makhachkala, Grozny, Kazan, Ufa, Nalchik, St.Petersburg, Nizhnekamsk, Kaliningrad, Ulianovsk City and Tivat in Montenegro. Red Wings is planning to continue expansion of the SSJ100 route network.

Since entry into service in early February this year, three SSJ100 in Red Wings fleet operated more than 3000 hours, while the aircraft has already transported more than 116 000 passengers. SSJ100 is being delivered to Red Wings in 93seat twoclass cabin configuration.

Red Wings Airlines is a Russian airline based in Moscow, it was founded in 1999. The Airline performs regular and charter domestic and international

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company Completed Contract with Gazpromavia for SSJ100 Delivery

 the tenth Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft was delivered to the Russian airline – Gazpromavia. Upon signature of the Acceptance Act for the SSJ100 with a tail number RA-89054 the aircraft operated a ferry flight from the Delivery Center of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company to the airline’s base airport – Ostafyevo near Moscow. After the registration of the airworthiness certificate the tenth Sukhoi Superjet 100 in Gazpromavia fleet will start commercial operations.

 

“We want to thank our launch customer of SSJ100 long range version for the extensive and competent work implemented for the successful entry into service of the new for the airline aircraft type”, – said the president of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company Ilya Tarasenko. “Gazpromavia, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and SuperJet International were in constant interaction at all stages of the contract implementation. Our cooperation in terms of the continued airworthiness of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 fleet in Gazpromavia will be proceeded even after the last delivery to the airline”, – he said.

 

The contract with Gazprom Komplektatsiya for delivery of ten Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in its long range version to Gazpromavia was signed in August 2011. In March 2014 Gazpromavia, having operated the first commercial flight from Moscow to Sovietsky in Western Siberia, became the launch operator of SSJ100 aircraft in its long range modification.

 

This version differs from the basic SSJ100 by the flight range reaching 4.578 km, by increased to 49.45 tons takeoff weight allowing to take more fuel on board to cover the targeted distance and strengthened wing. The aircraft is equipped with the engine SaM146 with increased by 5% take-off thrust.

 

All SSJ100 in the fleet of Gazpromavia are featuring 90 economy class passenger seats. Ten of them providing increased pitch – 34 inches.

 

The route network of Gazpromavia for SSJ100 includes destinations in central and southern part of Russia, the North Caucasus and the Urals, Western Siberia and the Far North, including the world’s only airport located beyond the Arctic Circle – Yamburg, where the temperature can drop below minus 50 degrees. In addition, the airline operates Sukhoi Superjet 100 to Eastern Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

United Continental Holdings, Inc. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: United Airlines to Add More Embraer E175 Aircraft to United Express Fleet Date(s): 15-Jun-2015 10:18 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here CHICAGO, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that the company will add 10 Embraer E175 aircraft to the United Express fleet, offering more customers greater comfort and convenience during their in-flight experience. Additionally, United expects that the airline or one of the carriers that operate as United Express will convert 18 more E175 aircraft to firm orders in the near term. To download an image of United's Embraer E175 aircraft visit newsroom.united.com/E175 United anticipates deliveries of the aircraft will begin next year and continue through the summer of 2017. The new aircraft will replace older, less-efficient 50-seat regional jets and are in addition to the 125 E175s whose deliveries began in 2014. "Our customers tell us that they are thrilled with these modern, fuel-efficient aircraft," said Ron Baur, United's vice president of fleet. "The E175s are a great addition to the regional fleet and further align the United Express in-flight experience with our mainline service." E175 Features The E175s will offer 12 seats in United First and 64 seats in United Economy, including 16 extra-legroom United Economy Plus seats. The aircraft also offer more personal space for customers, with wider seats and aisles than other regional aircraft; a power outlet at each United First seat; and large overhead bins that can accommodate standard-size carry-on bags. Earlier this year United began installing Wi-Fi capabilities on E175 aircraft operating as United Express. This summer the airline plans to equip the E175s with personal device entertainment, offering customers complimentary movies and television shows to view on their Wi-Fi-enabled iOS and Android devices using United's mobile app, as well as on laptop computers. United also recently refreshed dining options for customers seated in United First on E175 aircraft, offering freshly prepared entrées and expanded meal-service times on longer flights. About United United Airlines and United Express operate an average of nearly 5,000 flights a day to 373 airports across six continents. In 2014, United and United Express operated nearly two million flights carrying 138 million customers. United is proud to have the world's most comprehensive route network, including U.S. mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. United operates nearly 700 mainline aircraft, and this year, the airline anticipates taking delivery of 34 new Boeing aircraft, including the 787-9 and the 737-900ER. United is also welcoming 49 new Embraer E175 aircraft to United Express. The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 193 countries via 27 member airlines. More than 84,000 United employees reside in every U.S. state and in countries around the world. For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter or connect on Facebook. The common stock of United's parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc., is traded on the NYSE under the symbol UAL. United Airlines logo Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130404/MM89155LOGO To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-airlines-to-add-more-embraer-e175-aircraft-to-united-express-fleet-300099005.html SOURCE United Airlines

At the International Paris Air Show 2015 Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Yakutia Airlines signed a contract for the delivery of three additional Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft starting from 2017.



The contract envisages delivery of the SSJ100 Long Range version with 93 seats: 8 seats for business class and 85 for economy.



The Execution of this contract follows to the successful cooperation of SCAC and Yakutia, which has been operating two SSJ100s through domestic and international routes since early 2013. The value of the new contract is nominated in Russian Rubles.



«Entry into service of three more SSJ100 aircraft will allow the company not only to upgrade the fleet and expand the route network, but also to reduce the financial risks related to lease payments guarantee due to a fixed rate in Russian Roubles», - said Ilya Tarasenko, President of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company.



"After more than two years of SSJ100 service in extreme climatic conditions of the northern region, with constant cooperation with the manufacturer and mutual proposals for improving the operation of the aircraft, Yakutia Airlines management and specialists recognize the Sukhoi Superjet 100 promising aircraft and can be considered for development of the Airline’s fleet", - said Director General of Yakutia Airlines Olga Fedorova.





Since the beginning of operations in Yakutia Airlines, the two Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft have reached more than 8.000 flight hours. Now the SSJ100s operated by Yakutia, might be seen in the airports of more than 15 cities worldwide, and this number is continuously increasing. The airline uses this aircraft to perform flights to the Far East, Siberia, Ural, South of Russia and also to China, Japan and South Korea.

SJI’s financing package awarded as the “Export Credit Deal of the Year”

During the prestigious 16th Annual Air Finance Journal Deals of the Year Awards Dinner, SuperJet International (SJI) – joint venture between Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi and Sukhoi Holding – received the “Export Credit Deal of the Year” award from Air Finance Journal.

Actually, SuperJet International developed a noteworthy financing package for the purchase of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (SSJ100) through a multilateral export credit guaranteed by COFACE (France), SACE (Italy) and EXIAR (Russia).

This financing offer will cover a total of 30 SSJ100 aircraft ordered by the Mexican airline Interjet and can be made available to new SSJ100 customers. So far, the initial 20 aircraft are financed by Natixis, Deutsche Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo and VEB.

“We are very proud of this outstanding recognition from Air Finance Journal – states Nazario Cauceglia, CEO of SuperJet International -  it confirms that we are offering not only a new-generation aircraft already flying today, but we are also capable of providing innovative and attractive financing solutions to our customers. As a complement to a large financing offer, SuperJet International is now working on an additional and innovative financing package with new investors, in order to promote the sale of this state-of-the-art 100-seat aircraft to new adopters. We do believe that a full comprehensive package at a very competitive price represents an important asset in the SSJ100 offer and a real strength if compared to its competitors.”

To date 52 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft are in operations worldwide and the entire fleet logged more than 100.000 flight hours.

The 15th SSJ100 Joined Interjet Fleet. Another brand new Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft joined the Mexican Interjet’s fleet on the 20th of May. The aircraft (MSN95066) was rolled out from the SuperJet International’s facility in Venice (Italy) and took off from the “Marco Polo” Airport for its ferry flight to Mexico, stopping in Keflyavik (Iceland) and Bangor (Maine, USA).

Another brand new Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft joined the Mexican Interjet’s fleet on the 20th of May. The aircraft (MSN95066) was rolled out from the SuperJet International’s facility in Venice (Italy) and took off from the “Marco Polo” Airport for its ferry flight to Mexico, stopping in Keflyavik (Iceland) and Bangor (Maine, USA).



“The 15th delivery to Interjet represents the first half of the total order signed by the Mexican airline for 30 SSJ100 in the 93-seats configuration,” says Nazario Cauceglia, CEO of SuperJet International. “It is a great result and by the end of 2015 we plan to deliver additional six aircraft”.



As stated by Interjet, the SSJ100 is confirming an excellent performance with a dispatch reliability’s average of 99%. The aircraft is also being appreciated by passengers for its outstanding comfort in the cabin, the wide overhead baggage space and the exclusive Pininfarina interior.



Interjet SSJ100s are being delivered under a three ECA deal, a multilateral export credit guaranteed by Coface (France), Sace (Italy) and EXIAR (Russia), which cover the total aircraft ordered by the Mexican airline and can be tailored for the new SSJ100 customers.



The Sukhoi Superjet 100 – developed by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) in partnership with Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi – incorporates the most modern Western technology and systems, optimized power and efficiency, together with high standards of comfort available in the 100-seat segment

SuperJet International delivers its 14th SSJ100 to Interjet

On April 22th, 2015 the 14th Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) arrived in Mexico to join the Interjet fleet.

The SSJ100 was rolled out from the SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) and took off from “Marco Polo” Airport. During its ferry flight, the aircraft stopped in Keflyavik (Iceland) and Bangor (Maine, USA).

SuperJet International plans to deliver additional seven SSJ100 aircraft by the end of 2015. Four of them are currently under completion at the hangar in Venice.

Today the Interjet fleet includes thirteen SSJ100 aircraft, which are confirming an outstanding dispatch reliability with an average over the 99%. The aircraft are operated in the domestic Mexican market and on new routes to Houston and San Antonio (Texas).

Upon the completion of the 14th Interjet SSJ100, Mr. Nazario Cauceglia, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International, expressed his satisfaction for this additional result and said: “Today the SSJ100 Program is mature enough to handle new important tasks and go ahead to achieve the success it deserves”.

A SSJ100 was also displayed at the Mexico’s Aerospace Fair 2015 in Santa Lucia Military Airbase (Mexico) last week, where the public appreciated the aircraft with the Interjet livery and the exclusive interior designed by Italian Pininfarina.



Interjet ordered 30 SSJ100 in the 93-seats (34’ pitch) configuration. The SSJ100 is developed by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi. The aircraft incorporates the most modern Western technology and systems, optimized power and efficiency, together with high standards of comfort available in the 100-seat segment.

Third Sukhoi Superjet 100 Joined Red Wings Fleet

On April 2, 2015 the third Sukhoi Superjet 100 joined Red Wings Airlines fleet. The aircraft SSJ100 with tail number RA-89001 flew from the Delivery Centre of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company to Moscow Domodedovo Airport.

Currently, the airline is successfully operating two SSJ100 aircraft on the flights from Moscow to the Russian cities Makhachkala, Grozny, Ufa, Nalchik and Ulianovsk City.

Red Wings plans to expand the route network for SSJ100 to Gelendzhik, Saratov and other Russian cities, as well as to develop inter-regional flights.

Since entry into service in early February this year, two SSJ100 in Red Wings fleet operated more than 500 hours, while the aircraft has already transported more than 17 000 passengers.

In accordance with Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft Lease Agreement signed in October 2014 between Russian airline Red Wings and Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company, the leasing period of three SSJ100 shall be three years with possible extension. SSJ100 is being delivered to Red Wings in 93-seat two-class cabin configuration.

Red Wings Airlines is a Russian airline based in Moscow, it was founded in 1999. The Airline performs regular and charter domestic and international flights. Passenger traffic volume of Red Wings in 2014 totaled more than 1 million passengers.

SSJ100 deliveries to VLM in 3Q 2016: clarification of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company

Following consultations between Ilyushin Finance Co, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Belgian airline VLM Airlines, under the previously signed Letter of Intent, the parties agreed to postpone for the third quarter of 2016 deliveries of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft due to the need of certification of the aircraft additional specifications, expanding its capabilities.

By the end of 2015 Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company, the designer of the Sukhoi Superjet 100, plans to certify the long range version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, requested by VLM Airlines, in EASA. EASA certification is required for the launch of operations of this SSJ100 modification by the airline with an airworthiness certificate issued by the Belgian aviation authorities.

In addition, the designer of the SSJ100 will continue to work on the implementation and certification of the technical solutions for the aircraft, meeting the customer needs. It is expected that a set of measures to enhance the SSJ100 aircraft can be implemented in 2016.

SuperJet International announces additional 10 SSJ100 for Interjet

SuperJet International – joint venture between Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi and Sukhoi Holding – is pleased to announce that the Mexican airline Interjet confirmed the option for additional 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.

In 2011 Interjet originally ordered 15 SSJ100 and 5 options. The 5 options became firm in July 2012 at Farnborough Air Show. In November 2012, during ALTA Leaders Forum in Panama, Interjet announced the addition of 10 options which have been executed today leading the total firm order to 30 aircraft.

The value of the new option batch is 350 million US Dollars.

“This order confirms the solid relationship we have been able to build up with our Customer but also the sound reliability of our product which is definitely one of the main drivers in Interjet choice. The SSJ100 is a super optimized aircraft, equipped with advanced technology and offering attractive cash operating costs. We are sure that customers will continue looking at the SSJ100 as a main player in the regional market - states Nazario Cauceglia, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International.

Twelve SSJ100 are currently in service with Interjet confirming the excellent operations and a dispatch reliability over the 99%. The thirteenth SSJ100 has been already delivered and will join the Interjet fleet soon.

According to the airline’s operational reliability report, to date the 12 Interjet SSJ100 have completed over 21.000 flight hours and 20.000 flight cycles starting from the Entry into Service in September 18, 2013. The SSJ100 are operating from Mexico City to various Mexican destinations and starting from October 2014 to the Unites States.

“We are delighted to add 10 aircraft to our SSJ100 fleet. The Superjet 100 is a really good product, we are very satisfied of its superior performance and the reduced operating costs. The SSJ100 was the right choice for the Interjet fleet development, it is perfectly suitable for domestic mid-density routes as well as several short-haul international ones” states Jose Luis Garza, Chief Executive Officer of Interjet.

Along with the order and according to a SuperCare Agreement applied to the entire Interjet SSJ100 fleet, SuperJet International will provide the airline with a full assistance on the after-sales support as well as training services.

As of today SJI, which is also the SSJ100 worldwide training provider, has trained 130 Interjet pilots and 168 mechanics.

The Sukhoi Superjet 100, designed and produced by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company, in partnership with Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi, incorporates the most modern Western systems technology and is powered by two PowerJet SaM146 engines.

Eighteenth Sukhoi Superjet 100 Joined Aeroflot Fleet

On February 20, 2015 Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company delivered the eighteenth Sukhoi Superjet 100 to Aeroflot. The aircraft with the tail number RA – 89047 was named after the pilot of World War II and Hero of the Soviet Union - Alexander Gruzdin.
Earlier, on February 19, 2015, seventeenth SSJ100 was also delivered to the airline. The aircraft operated a ferry flight from the Delivery Center of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company to its base site in Sheremetyevo International Airport.

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 for the Russian national carrier features 87 seats in a two-class configuration.
Since the entry into service of the first Aeroflot SSJ100 the airline has operated more than 40 000 hours by this type of aircraft. Currently the airline carries out flights on the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft to the cities in Russia, Germany, Lithuania, Montenegro, Greece, Finland, Norway, Croatia, Romania, Latvia, Estonia and Ukraine.

Assembly of the 100th Sukhoi Superjet 100 Launched

On January 31, 2015 Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company branch in Komsomolsk-on-Amur (KnAF) started the assembly of the 100th Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.

Fuselage assembly shop of SCAC KnAF branch received fuselage sections for assembly from the branches of Joint Stock Company “Aviation Holding Company “Sukhoi” where they have been produced: Gagarin KnAAZ in Komsomolsk-on-Amur and Chkalov NAZ in Novosibirsk.

After the fuselage assembly the following shall be installed: luggage compartment subfloor, passenger doors, service doors, luggage compartment doors, passenger compartment glass and cable network; fuselage shall be covered with protective finish, other works shall be done as well. These activities will be sequentially performed on four workplaces of the production shop.

Aircraft assembly shall continue at Final Assembly Shop of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company branch in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The works are carried out there at seven workplaces. This shop is used for airplane empennage installation, butting wings to fuselage, installation of landing gears and engines, systems’ operability check and many other activities.

After first ground and flight tests are finished in Komsomolsk-on-Amur the hundredth aircraft shall be ferried for painting and interior installation. Then it will be prepared for delivery to customer.

The anniversary Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft with 95100 production number is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2015.

SCAC branch in Komsomolsk-on-Amur celebrates its tenth anniversary

Start of the anniversary aircraft assembly is coincident with the tenth anniversary of SCAC branch in Komsomolsk-on-Amur (KnAF) opening on February 01, 2005.

The President of SCAC Ilya Tarasenko noted: ”Ten years of Komsomolsk-on-Amur branch existence is a significant milestone in the history of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company, it is another step in Sukhoi Superjet 100 project development. I would like to express my gratitude to the branch employees for their daily input in national aircraft industry development. During this period a large amount of work has been done in terms of facility modernization and introduction of new technologies, including lean manufacturing principles, mastering of modern equipment, increasing production output and quality, creation of favorable working environment and truly united professional team”.

Today about 1300 employees work at the SCAC branch in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, their average age is 35 years.

KnAF consists of technological unit, which is a center of components’ distribution among branch production facilities, Fuselage Assembly Shop, Final Assembly Shop and Flight Test Station.

The SCAC branch in Komsomolsk-on-Amur is a leader in the number of manufactured civil aircraft on the territory of the Russian Federation.

Six aircraft prototypes were manufactured in 2007-2010. After that KnAF built five serial aircraft in 2011. From that time on production rate increases in a planned manner: 12 aircraft were produced in 2012, 25 aircraft in 2013 and around 40 aircraft in 2014. Presently the production capacity of the plant allows for manufacturing of up to 50 aircraft annually, smoothly reaching planned target of 60 SSJ100 aircraft per year.

SCAC branch in Komsomolsk-on-Amur is one of the largest machine builders of Khabarovsk region being the major contributor to economical growth of this industry.

These results were achieved thanks to up-to-date production and labour management, expansion of auxiliary and production areas, use of unique precision equipment.

The branch uses lean technologies to the fullest extent. These technologies are used for production efficiency increasing and production planning. Modern techniques, procurement optimization, minimization of labour costs and time expenditures are the foundation of lean technologies.

Large-scale work has been done since branch opening in 2007 till the assembly of the hundredth SSJ100 aircraft in 2015. Integrated program of retooling and modernization of the plants in Komsomolsk-on-Amur and Novosibirsk has been implemented as part of the project. So, for example, construction and reconstruction of the buildings and structures of the branch was performed starting from February 2005 till May 2006. Final Assembly Shop was opened in November 2005 and as early as in September 2007 first Sukhoi Superjet 100 prototype was presented to general public. On May 19, 2008 this aircraft performed its first flight which lasted 1 hour 05 minutes.



New technologies, which have never been used before in national aircraft manufacturing, are used in the airliner production, such as jigless assembly, automatic assembly of airframe components, automatic riveting and many other technologies.

Sukhoi Superjet 100 Delivered to a New Operator - Red Wings

On January 19th, 2014 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft joined the fleet of the Russian airline - Red Wings. The airliner with a tail number RA-89021 was ferried from the Delivery Center of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company to Domodedovo International Airport – home base of the airline.
In just a couple of days the SSJ100 delivered to Red Wings will be put into operations to start flights from Moscow to Makhachkala and Grozny in the South of Russia.
Red Wings is planning to use SSJ100 to perform flights to other cities of Russia. SSJ100 in a flashy airline corporate style livery may be seen in Ufa, Sochi, Mineralnye Vody and some other cities.
In accordance with Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft Lease Agreement signed in October 2014 between Russian airline Red Wings and Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company, the leasing period of three SSJ100 shall be three years with possible extension. SSJ100 is being delivered to Red Wings in 93-seat two-class cabin configuration.
Red Wings Airlines is a Russian airline based in Moscow, it was founded in 1999. The Airline performs regular and charter domestic and international flights. Passenger traffic volume of Red Wings in 2014 totaled more than 1 million passengers.

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Aeroflot to take 20 more SSJ100s

Aeroflot has signed an agreement with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. for another 20 Sukhoi Superjet 100s (SSJ100s), which will be operated by the Russian carrier’s regional subsidiaries

The Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov presented to members of the Government of Bahrain business version of the Sukhoi ‪Superjet‬ 100 during his visit to this country.

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