SuperJet International: Agreement for 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100, Plus 15 Options with Pearl Aircraft Corporation , Sukhoi Holding - ОАО "Компания "Сухой"
Release Date: 2010-07-21
July 21, 2010. Farnborough. SuperJet International, a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding, signed an agreement with Pearl Aircraft Corporation for the sale of thirty Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, plus fifteen options. The announcement was made today at the Farnborough International Air Show by Mr. Alessandro Franzoni, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International, and Mr. Jan Soderberg, Chief Executive Officer of Pearl Aircraft Corporation. Pearl Aircraft was advised by Aerbiz Business Consultants.Based on the price list, the order for the thirty aircraft is worth over $900 million U.S.dollars.
“This announcement is of particular value to SuperJet International, as Pearl Aircraft Corporation is a new competitive financial company characterized by an innovative approach to the market”, said Mr. Franzoni, CEO of SuperJet International. “This agreement with an international leasing company is a proof of the qualities of this aircraft and further enhances our position the market”.
“We are excited about the future of the SSJ100”, said Mr Soderberg, Chief Executive Officer of Pearl Aircraft Corporation. “After a detailed evaluation, we are convinced it is the best 100-seat aircraft available or proposed. Its superior economics outclass all its competitors. In addition, its low costs and superb payload-range performance will open new market opportunities for our customers, allowing them to serve routes previously not considered viable. Its Pininfarina interior is like nothing else in the sky, with more space per passenger than any other narrowbody. This aircraft marries world-leading Russian aerodynamics and structures with state-of-the art Western systems, and world-class Italian interior design, all in an environmentally friendly product”.
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 program represents the most important industrial partnership between Europe and the Russian Federation in the civil aviation sector.
About Pearl Aircraft Corporation:
Pearl Aircraft Corporation is a new aircraft leasing company that provides financial solutions to leading airlines, lessors and lenders. The financial strength of the company, its partners, as well as their industry relationships make the Company strategically well positioned to take advantage of the global cyclicality of supply and demand in commercial aviation. Pearl is in the process of building a $2.0BN portfolio by the end of 2012.
About SuperJet International:
SuperJet International, 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. The Company is also responsible for the training and worldwide after-sales support, as well as the design and development of VIP and cargo variants. A SuperJet International branch is active in Moscow, together with a sales office in Washington, DC, USA.
About Sukhoi Superjet 100:
Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a new family of regional jets. The aircraft was rolled out on September 26, 2007 in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. On May 19, 2008, the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 performed its maiden flight there. On October 24, 2008, after successful completion of factory flight tests, the aircraft emerged into certification flight campaign. Since then four flight prototypes have been involved in certification campaign.
| Type: | NORMAL |
| Company: | Sukhoi Holding - ОАО "Компания "Сухой" |
| Country: | Russian Federation |