First Contract For Sukhoi Superjet In SE-Asia, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft - «Гражданские самолеты Сухого»
Release Date: 2008-12-10
SOURCE: Sukhoi Civil Aircraft5 December, Jakarta, Indonesia
Russia’s Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) and Indonesian aircarrier Kartika have signed a contract agreement for supplying 15 SSJ100/95B planes of the basic configuration, envisaging an option for additional 15 planes. The total cost of the contract will be $448 (m) million, (catalogue prices). This makes the Indonesian airline, the 1st contractor for SSJ100 from South Eats Asia.
“Kartika is the first contractor for our planes from South East Asia; entrance to this new market is an important event in the implementation of Sukhoi Superjet 100 project, which has recently begun to undergo full-scale certification tests. First, results of flying tests that we got in Komsomolsk confirm the announced characteristics of the plane. Sukhoi Superjet 100 will be a perfect compliment for Kartika’s fleet” said Viktor Subbotin, President of SCAC.
The Indonesian airline will use SSJ100 for its domestic and international routes. Supplies of the SSJ100 for Kartika will start in 2011. The SSJ100 planes bought are equipped with a SaM146 engine, and are meant for transport of up to 98 passengers.
Company Profile:
Sukhoi Company (JSC) is Russia’s major aircraft holding company, employing about 31,000 people. Among the holding’s members are leading Russian design bureaus and aircraft production plants. The Company supports a complete cycle of work in aircraft engineering: from frontend engineering to comprehensive after sales support. The holding's products, such as Su- manqué combat aircraft, are state-of-the-art weapons systems in the global market, which form the backbone of the frontline aviation of Russia and tactical air forces of many other countries. The Company is Russia's major manufacturer of export aircraft, placed 3rd in the world in terms of the numbers of modern fighters produced. The Company is currently implementing promising programmes in the field of military and civil aircraft engineering.
Kartika Airlines is a local airline with a new world class standard of flying pleasure. Starting on June 2005, Kartika Airlines is flying broader to meet middle-up business needs. As a service-oriented aviation company, Kartika Airlines emphasizes the importance of human resources quality as one of the main company assets. It supported with best routes to meet business pleasure flying experience, highest satisfaction level during pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight services, comfortable and spacious seats configuration, high quality of meal services in all routes, and also experienced and well-trained flight attendants to serve everyone on board the flight.
| Type: | NORMAL |
| Company: | Sukhoi Civil Aircraft - «Гражданские самолеты Сухого» |
| Country: | Russian Federation |