As part of implementation of this agreement, the first five Superjet 100 aircraft have been delivered to VEB.RF for leasing to the Russian airline “Aeroflot”. The agreement for 100 SSJ100 aircraft was previously signed by PJSC “Aeroflot” and JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft” (being a part of PJSC “UAC” which is a part of Rostec State Corporation). The delivery of Superjet 100 was funded by VEB.RF after the Supervisory Board had made the corresponding resolution.
“This is the first step in implementation of the biggest agreement in the history of Russian aircraft industry, for the delivery of one hundred Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft to PJSC “Aeroflot”, which will ensure utilization of the production capacities of Russian aircraft manufacturing companies regarding the high-tech products with high added value, and will also give impetus to the development of regional airports and the increase of mobility of the population,” said the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov.
“Implementation of the agreement with “Aeroflot” is for us an important part of the SSJ100 Program development. We are constantly improving the product and the after-sales support system. Starting from 2020, we will begin to form a new model of full-scale technical support for our operators. The partnership between the national manufacturer and the national carrier allows us to solve the ambitious tasks of aviation industry of our country,” said Yury Slyusar, Director General of PJSC “UAC”.
Vitaly Saveliev, Director General of PJSC “Aeroflot” said: “Aeroflot is the biggest operator of Russian aircraft. Throughout the whole course of development of the airline, one of the most important tasks of Aeroflot remains the support of the domestic aircraft industry. The delivery of five Superjet 100 aircraft will mark the beginning of implementation of a very significant agreement with JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft”.
«For VEB.RF, to support the domestic aircraft industry is one of the priorities. The start of implementation of this big project is very important for further development of the industry,” commented Artyom Dovlatov, Deputy Chairman of VEB.RF.
The aircraft are being delivered to the largest Russian operator of Superjet 100 in a two-class layout: 12 seats in the business class cabin and 75 seats in the economy class cabin. Aeroflot currently operates SSJ100 in the same configuration for 87 passengers. Aeroflot began commercial operation of SSJ100 in June 2011.
Superjet 100 is the most comfortable and economically efficient aircraft in its class.
In accordance with the agreement, the remaining aircraft will be delivered to Aeroflot by 2026. This transaction is the largest in the history of both the manufacturer – JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft”, and the modern “Aeroflot”.
SCAC AND ADRIA AIRWAYS: LOI FOR 15 SSJ100 AND MRO JOINT VENTURE
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and ADRIA Airways signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 15 SSJ100, stated today the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov. «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 a Memorandum of Understanding establishing an SSJ100 Maintenance and Repair Organization (MRO) at Ljubljana Airport (Slovenia)».
SCAC President Alexander Rubtsov, the CEO of ADRIA Airways Holger Kowarsch and AA Aviation’s Managing Director Dr. Martin Vorderwulbecke indicated that the signed agreements 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 offering 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 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».
SCAC and Alexcina LLC signed a Letter of intention for the purchase of up to 12 Superjet 100.
Negotiations are still undergoing between the parties. The aircraft might be delivered to the Alexcina Airways sub-company or to Alexcina LLC, headquartered in Dubai and specialized in charter flights.
Configuration and terms of delivery as well as other details are to be defined throughout further negotiations.
AEROFLOT SIGNED AGREEMENT FOR THE DELIVERY OF 100 SSJ100
Aeroflot and the United Aircraft Corporation signed an agreement for the delivery of 100 of Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100). The document was signed by the General Director of JSC «Aeroflot» Vitaly Saveliev and the President of JSC «United Aircraft Corporation» (UAC) Yury Slyusar. The ceremony took place at the Eastern Economic Forum.
The agreement assumes the delivery of 100 Russian aircraft SSJ100 during the period from 2019 till 2026. The planes are to be delivered in two-class layout – 12 seats in the business class and 75 in the economy class. The complete contractual documentation is to be signed upon finalizing of all the essential terms of the contract and the appropriate corporate approvement.
Vitaly Saveliev, the General Director of the JSC «Aeroflot»:
– We signed the largest agreement in the newest history of the airline, the company will recieve another 100 modern Russian aircraft SSJ100. Taking into account the agreement for 50 MC-21 – and by 2026 our company will put on routes 200 Russian aircraft. Aeroflot has always performed the important role of the launch customer for Russian planes. Acting to the best interest of Russian aviation and the whole country is our absolute priority.
Yury Slyusar, JSC «UAC» President:
– The «Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company» and Aeroflot are bonded with a long-lasting experience of collaboration. As a launch customer and the owner of the biggest SSJ100 fleet, Aeroflot influenced the project and Russian aircraft industry in general greatly. Signing the long-term agreement is a new page in this collaboration, another joint input in the development of the aircraft production. We are content that the work with the leading Russian airline continues.
Alexander Rubtsov, JSC «Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company» President
– Cooperation between JSC “SCAC” and the national airline and the largest air carrier of the Russian Federation has become an invaluable experience, which occurred especially significant at the stage of operation launch. Aeroflot had sufficient impact on SSJ100 project development and further collaboration. The increase of the fleet via adding more Russian aircraft is the highest appreciation of our work and the sign that we are on the right way.
Currently the airline operates 49 SSJ100. The 50th aircraft of this type is to be delivered in the closest future. The first commercial flight on the SSJ100 was performed on June 16, 2011 on the route Moscow – St.Petersburg, the aircraft delivered its first passengers to participate in the XV St.Petersburg Economy Forum. Now SSJ100 perform domestic flights to Belgorod, Nizhny Novgorod, Orenburg, Perm, Saratov, Sochy, Syktyvkar, Tyumen, Chelyabinsk and to other directions. Moreover, the aircraft perform internation flight to Dresden, Vilnyus, Gothenborg, Bucharest, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Riga, Sofia, Tivat and others.
LETTER OF INTENT SIGNED WITH AEROPERU INTERNATIONAL CC
At Farnborough Air Show 2018 Mr. Alexander Rubtsov, President of the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company, and Mr. Cesar Cataño, founder and shareholder of AEROPERU INTERNATIONAL CC, have signed the Letter of Intent regarding the purchasing of Russian civil aircraft.
Following the plans for business expansion and extension of route network, Mr. Cesar Cataño and shareholders of the company are studying the possibilities which are being offered on the Market.
From a perception of the experience of flights on SSJ100 and positive feedback from other operators of Latin America about this aircraft, Mr. Cesar Cataño, also the founder of Peruvian Airlines, took an interest in SSJ100 aircraft.
PJSC "IRKUT CORPORATION" AND JSC "SCAC" SIGNED MEMORANDUM ON COOPERATION WITH SAUDI ARABIA STATE INVESTMENT AGENCY "SAGIA"
On May 25, 2018 at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum PJSC “Irkut Corporation” and JSC “SCAC” signed Memorandum on Cooperation with Saudi Arabia State Investment Agency “SAGIA” and that will allow to provide the promotion for Russian civil aircraft at the Middle East as well as in Northern and Central Africa region.
The Memorandum states the assistance of the Saudi agency as far as sales and leasing of Russian aircraft are concerned, local MC-21 and SSJ100 certification, cooperation for the after-sales support and possible perspective localization of the production, in particular the production and installation of the interior components, aircraft painting and separate construction elements manufacturing.
Aiming at cooperation, the Parties agreed to hold events stimulating partnership and business and investment opportunities, information exchange and technology transfer.
AIR CARRIER AERO MONGOLIA SHOWED INTEREST TOWARDS SSJ100 PURCHASE
April 28, 2018 SCAC and Aero Mongolia signed the Letter of Intent that determined the interest of the Mongolian airline towards adding SSJ100 to its fleet.
Till the end of 2018 the companies have intentions to sign an agreement on the two SSJ100 aircraft with start of delivery in 2019.
“We are ready for the negotiations with our foreign partners from Aero Mongolia and we, on our side, are ready to offer them SSJ100 able to resolve their business issues considering the current route network as well as after its upcoming broadening” – noted the President of the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company Alexander Rubtsov.
Mongolian air carrier is based in the Ulan-Bator international airport named in honor of Genghis Khan and performs flights both inside the country as well as to its closest neighbors.
IFC and Severstal airline have signed an agreement on six Superjet-100
April 28, 2018 Ilyushin Finance leasing company (IFC) and Severstal airline (belongs to unanimous Russian steel and mining corporation) have signed an agreement on basic terms of six Superjet-100 delivery under the 12 year financial lease.
The aircraft are RRJ-95B-100 modification (100 seats convertible to 93 economy and 8 business-class) and will be delivered in 2018 – 2022. This deal is being implemented under the broader agreement between IFC and the OEM – Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Corp. (SCAC) on Superjet deliveries signed in 2014 on the sidelines of Farnborough airshow.
HAITEC AND SJI SIGN AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ON THE SSJ100
On October 9, 2017 HAITEC Aircraft Maintenance Gmbh (HTC) and SuperJet International (SJI) signed a Service Agreement for first-class line and base maintenance on the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft.
This new cooperation follows HAITEC’s achievement of the EASA Part.145 approval for line and base maintenance on the SSJ100 regional jet from the German Federal Aviation Authority LBA (Luftfahrt-Bundesamt).
The agreement with SJI will enable HAITEC to access the necessary services to provide the maintenance activities, including spare parts, ground support equipment and tools, training, aircraft documentation and engineering support.
All maintenance services to SSJ100 operators will be performed by HTC at its own facilities in Germany, initially in Erfurt and progressively in Hahn, as well as at the selected line outstations.
As approved Russian FATA.285 MRO organization, HTC has also applied for the SSJ100 approval from the Russian Aviation Authorities. Therefore HTC would become the first western MRO organization able to provide line and base maintenance services on a Russian manufactured aircraft in compliance with both European and Russian regulations.
Gereon Aron, CEO of HAITEC Aircraft Maintenance GmbH, states “ We are delighted to be the 1st MRO in Europe to offer Base and line Maintenance services to Operators of the SSJ100 in partnership with SuperJet International”.
“SJI is very pleased to welcome HTC in its MRO network. We are confident that this partnership will smooth the access to flexible maintenance services to SSJ100 operators. The agreement confirms our commitment in providing the SSJ100 customers with a network capable of offering a wide range of services” states Stefano Marazzani, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International.
Today the SSJ100 operators can rely on SuperJet International’s worldwide MRO network for first- class line and base maintenance services, including partnerships with selected MRO providers in Europe, Russia, Asia, Americas and Africa.
AZIMUTH SHOWS INTEREST TO ITS SJJ100 FLEET INCREASE
On July 20, 2017 during MAKS-2017 the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Azimuth airline signed the Letter of Intent about four Sukhoi Superjet 100 to be delivered in 2021 – 2022.
The delivery details and the choice of a leasing company for the further deal closure is a matter of further discussion between the companies at the moment.
Currently the State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK) and Azimuth are implementing the leasing agreement for eight Sukhoi Superjet 100 to be delivered in 2017-2018. The aircraft are delivered in 100 and 103 seats variants. The peculiarity of a 100 seated passenger cabin is the opportunity to change the seat arrangement, which can be both single class for 100 seats or two class for 93 seats depending on the actual need of the operator.
In the beginning of July 2017 the first aircraft of this type arrived to the base airport of Azimuth in Rostov-on-Don. It is expected that commercial flights on SSJ100 are to be carried out on the domestic routes in September after all the formal issues will be settled.
OEMSERVICES AND SCAC SIGN AN MOU TO DEVELOP SSJ100 COMPONENT SERVICES
OEMServices – leading provider of integrated OEM component services and original parts producer for airlines – and SCAC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve solutions and services for the SSJ100 operators.
SCAC objective is to develop SSJ100 aftersales services, including the analysis of the supply chain, stock sizing optimization and stock configuration in order to achieve effective solutions for SCAC’s customers and to reduce any issues related to delivery and repair of spare parts.
SCAC AND VTB BANK SIGNED COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR SSJ100
On July 19, 2017 during MAKS-2017, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and VTB Bank signed an agreement of cooperation for SSJ100 deliveries in Russian and foreign markets.
The agreement, which confirms an important financial support, was signed by SCAC President Vladislav Masalov and by the Deputy President and Chairman of VTB Bank Management Board Valery Lukyanenko.
Egyptian charter airline Air Leisure signed a letter of intent with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft for the purchase of four Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft with an option for six more, Kommersant Daily writes.
SCAC’s president, Ilya Tarasenko, earlier explained to Prime newswire that the aircraft will initially be delivered on an operational leasing basis, which will later on be replaced with financial leasing terms. He did not specify when the LOI would be transferred to a firm order, nor when the deliveries might begin.
Air Leisure is based in Cairo. According to open sources, it operates a fleet of three wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft and a narrow-body McDonnell Douglas MD-83. The carrier flies to destinations in North and Northeast Africa, the Middle East, Europe (including Warsaw, Zagreb, Rome, Paris and Manchester) and China.
Apart from charter programs, Air Leisure has permission to operate regular flights.
RUSSIA AND CHINA AER GOING TO SELL UP TO 100 SUKHOI SUPERJET 100 AIRCRAFT IN ASIA
A framework agreement on establishment of a leasing company to support sales of Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft in the territory of China and South-East Asia was signed in Moscow. The parties to the agreement were the Russia-China Investment Fund (RCIF), Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (part of United Aircraft Corporation), Xixian New Area Administrative Committee and New Century International Leasing from China. The agreement was supported by the Russia-China Intergovernmental Commission.
The Russia-China leasing company, as agreed, during the next three years will purchase up to 100 SSJ 100 jets from Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company amounting approximately to USD 3 bln, which is twice the total number of jets that have already been delivered to the customers.
The new leasing company will be headquartered in the Sino-Russia High-Tech Innovation Park (SHIP) in Xixian, Shaanxi, one of centers of PRC’s aviation industry. The municipal administration will also assist by providing land plots to create the infrastructure required to accommodate and maintain the SSJ100 jets.
Yuri Sluysar, President of the United Aircraft Corporation, said: “This agreement is one of solutions for reconsidering our approach to SSJ100 promotion in the international markets. We appreciate the willingness of the Chinese party to reach the agreement so promptly. The agreement to establish the Russia-China leasing company is truly historical both due to its magnitude and by the prospects it brings to the Russian civil aircraft industry. Along with our Chinese partners, we are going to create a highly competitive leasing proposal, which will allow the SSJ100 jet to capture a prominent share of fast growing air transportation markets of China and South-East Asia.
The new approach of SCAC to SSJ100 promotion in the markets of China and South-East Asia is based on five elements: competitive advantage of the jet’s economic efficiency, creation of a major maintenance center with spare parts storage and aircraft staff training center in Xixian, customer-tailored aircraft interiors installation and jet painting on the spot, as well as residual cost financial guarantees in respect of the aircraft.
Currently, UAC’s capacity allows for production of up to 60 SSJ100 jets annually. The key advantage of the SSJ100 is its lower cost per passenger compared to competitors in the 100-seat aircraft segment. SSJ100 allows to optimize the operating expenses due to its better fuel efficiency and lower takeoff weight. SSJ100 advantages in the international market also include a highly comfortable new generation passenger cabin and a highly competitive leasing rate with residual cost financial guarantees provided by the state.
AEROFLOT AND SCAC SIGNED AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL 20 SSJ100
Aeroflot and Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) have signed an agreement on delivery of 20 latest Russian-built aircraft Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100). The Letter of Intent was signed today by the Director General of Aeroflot Vitaliy Savelyev and SCAC Head of the Board of Directors Mikhail Pogosyan.
Aircraft will be purchased additionally to current firm contract for delivery of 30 aircraft of that type. Thus, by 2017 the fleet of the leading Russian airline would have 50 SSJ100 aircraft in total.
The majority of SSJ100 will be delivered in “Full” configuration with 87 passenger seats in a comfortable two-class configuration: there will be 12 seats in business and 75 seats in economy class.
The agreement marks the start of a totally new phase of cooperation between Aeroflot and United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), of which SCAC is a part. The two companies shall coordinate their long-term strategic development plans giving a powerful impetus to Russian aircraft industry development.
As of the beginning of 2015 Aeroflot operates 16 SSJ100 aircraft. Thanks to these aircraft Aeroflot has an opportunity to pursue one of the key paths in the strategy of creating a global network air company and reinforce the leadership on a national air transport market. SSJ100 aircraft are becoming an important part of Aeroflot fleet, which is the world’s youngest fleet among the major air companies operating at least 100 aircraft.
THE SSJ100: SUPER OPTIMIZED AIRCRAFT IN THE 100-SEAT MARKET
Following the agreement (Letter of Intent) signed between the leasing Company “Ilyushin Finance Corporation” (IFC) and the Belgian carrier VLM Airline – for two Sukhoi Superjet 100 with options for additional two plus ten aircraft – SuperJet International is pleased to see the confirmation of the outstanding suitability and the exceptional efficiency of the SSJ100 aircraft in the European market.
Even though it entered into service a few years ago in mid-2011, the SSJ100 has already confirmed its maturity and reliability during operations. The SSJ100 fleet in service worldwide logged more than 60.000 flight hours with the Interjet SSJ100’s maximum utilization in a day of over 11 flight hours. In the first year of operations, the Interjet SSJ100 hasn’t logged any cancellations and achieved a technical dispatch reliability’s average of 99,5%.
“The LoI signed by VLM represents an interesting achievement in a very competitive market like Europe – states Nazario Cauceglia, CEO of SuperJet International – This confirms that the SSJ100 is the best choice, what exactly the regional market needs today. It is certainly the most optimized aircraft in the 100-seat market in terms of total operational costs and of ownership costs compared to its direct competitors”.
Today the new-generation SSJ100 is aimed at achieving a significant share in the 100-seat market segment, providing a spacious cabin and a high comfort, a state-of-the-art technology with a new advanced engine, flexibility in the short-to-medium range, efficiency and superior performance. But along with a proven and reliable product, SuperJet International is also offering competitive financial solutions.
“This important transaction – adds Nazario Cauceglia – is also the result of an attractive financial offer. We are pleased to provide our customers with exceptional financial packages that can be converted into operating lease-agreements. Financing is a key aspect and I am sure – says Cauceglia – this approach will pave the way of the SSJ100 towards the success”.
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 program is a cooperation between the Russian Sukhoi Holding and the Italian Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in Russia, is responsible for the design and production of the aircraft while SuperJet International(SJI), in Italy, is responsible for Customer Support worldwide. The marketing and sales of the aircraft are jointly conducted by SCAC and SJI worldwide.
Sberbank, SCA and invest ad signed a tri-lateral Letter of Intent
Aeroflot and Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) have signed an agreement on delivery of 20 latest Russian-built aircraft Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100). The Letter of Intent was signed today by the Director General of Aeroflot Vitaliy Savelyev and SCAC Head of the Board of Directors Mikhail Pogosyan.
Aircraft will be purchased additionally to current firm contract for delivery of 30 aircraft of that type. Thus, by 2017 the fleet of the leading Russian airline would have 50 SSJ100 aircraft in total.
The majority of SSJ100 will be delivered in “Full” configuration with 87 passenger seats in a comfortable two-class configuration: there will be 12 seats in business and 75 seats in economy class.
The agreement marks the start of a totally new phase of cooperation between Aeroflot and United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), of which SCAC is a part. The two companies shall coordinate their long-term strategic development plans giving a powerful impetus to Russian aircraft industry development.
As of the beginning of 2015 Aeroflot operates 16 SSJ100 aircraft. Thanks to these aircraft Aeroflot has an opportunity to pursue one of the key paths in the strategy of creating a global network air company and reinforce the leadership on a national air transport market. SSJ100 aircraft are becoming an important part of Aeroflot fleet, which is the world’s youngest fleet among the major air companies operating at least 100 aircraft.
SBERBANK, SUKHOI CIVIL AIRCRAFT AND INVEST AD SIGNED A TRI-LATERAL LETTER OF INTENT
On the ground of Dubai Airshow 2013 Sberbank, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) and Abu Dhabi Investment Company “Invest AD” signed a tri-lateral Letter of Intent to launch their cooperation in the Middle East in marketing and promotion of Sukhoi Superjet 100 in its basic and long range modification.
As an outcome of the signing ceremony, Alexander Dementiev as Global head of Financial Institutions at Sberbank, stated: “In the light of the recently adopted Sberbank Development Strategy for 2014-2018 we aim at becoming a global partner for our clients. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company is a leader of the Russian aviation industry and one of Sberbank’s key clients. We are ready to support its interests at any spot in the world. Together with Invest AD as our strategic partner in the Middle East and Africa, we will support and help Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and the Russian Federation in promoting the Russian aviation industry production in this strategically important region of the globe.”
Andrey Kalinovsky, SCAC President noted: “Currently, the Middle East is one of the priority markets for SSJ100. In this regard, today we signed the Letter of Intent in order to optimize funding proposals related to purchase of our aircraft by new customers in this, promising for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 project, region”.
Nazem Al Kudsi, General Director of Invest AD, commented: “Invest AD is proud to support Sberbank’s strategic clients like Sukhoi in establishing a presence and developing operations in the UAE to cover the Middle East region”.
Today the software provider “MINT Software Systems” announced an agreement with SuperJet International for the acquisition of the license for the Training Management Software MINT TMS™.
This new solution will be used for pilots, cabin crews and mechanics training at the SuperJet International’s Training Centers based in Italy (Venice) and Russia (Moscow).
“We evaluated MINT TMS as the best software solution on the training management market – says Nazario Cauceglia, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International – MINT TMS can efficiently support our recordkeeping needs and handle all kinds of training scenarios by fulfilling our demanding requirements in the best way”.
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and AeroLease Singed Letter of Intent
On June 19th, 2013 in the framework of the 50th International Paris Air Show (Le Bourget, France) Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Bahrain leasing company AeroLease – Aircraft and Equipment Leasing Company signed a Letter of Intent on financing and\or leasing of existing and prospective deals for Sukhoi Superjet 100.
The Letter of Intent confirms interest of the world’s leasing companies and financial institutes to invest deliveries of Sukhoi Superjet 100 to the Middle East and the Southeast Asia.
SuperJet International signs agreement up to US $300 million SUPERJET INTL. SIGNS AGREEMENT UP TO US
02.09.2012| Source: Superjet International
SuperJet International - a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica (a Finmeccanica company) and Sukhoi Holding - and the US leasing company Willis Lease Finance Corporation signed today a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of 6 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft plus 4 options, for an estimated value up to US $300 million.
The first delivery of these LR aircraft in the 98-seat configuration is scheduled for September 2012.
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 programme represents the most important industrial partnership between Europe and the Russian Federation in the civil aviation sector. The aircraft is currently the best choice in the 100-seat aircraft segment because of its outstanding characteristics in terms of fuel consumption, low environmental impact, reduced maintenance costs and top passenger comfort.
About Willis Lease Corporation:
Willis Lease Corporation of Novato, California is a leading lessor of commercial jet engines and owns and manages an aircraft lease portfolio. Willis Lease Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ exchange as WLFC.
About SuperJet International:
SuperJet International, a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica (51%) and Sukhoi Holding (49%), is in charge of the 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 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.
Today the agenda of Russian-Hungarian consultations included a signature ceremony of a five year cooperation agreement between Malev (Hungary), AiRUnion, Sukhoi Company and the Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Russia)
Today the agenda of Russian-Hungarian consultations included a signature ceremony of a five year cooperation agreement between Malev (Hungary), AiRUnion, Sukhoi Company and the Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Russia). The ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Ministers and Ministers of Economy of both Russia and Hungary.
The quadripartite cooperation agreement signed today by Sukhoi Company, the Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs, AiRUnion and Malev focuses on financing provision and building strategic partnership between the parties.
The main cooperation targets are Sukhoi Superjet 100 production finance provided by Vnesheconombank and customer finance to support the purchase of the aircraft by AiRUnion. Malev considers purchase of Sukhoi Superjet 100 as a solution for its regional fleet upgrade, as well as studies the commercial partnership potential, aimed at maintenance and support of the aircraft family.
Sukhoi Company, the integrator of Sukhoi Superjet 100 programme is a distinguished player of a global aviation market. Its strategic partner – Italian Alenia Aeronautica – intends to acquire 25%+1 share in Sukhoi’s subsidiary – Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company. In summer 2007 Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi Company launched a joint venture to market and sell Sukhoi Superjet 100 at mature markets and to provide aftersales support to the aircraft all over the world. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 team involved such global companies as Boeing, which is a consultant of the project; French Snecma, which, together with Russian NPO Saturn, designs and produces the engine for the entire family.
Commenting on the agreement Mikhail Pogosyan, Sukhoi Company Director General noted: "This event witnesses for the Russia’s agile integration into the economic life of the European Union, specially in such technologically demanding areas as aviation. Sukhoi is proud that Russian aircraft is considered by Malev – European airline, national carrier – as a tool for fleet upgrade and operation expansion. Sukhoi Superjet 100 has come a long way towards its customers – the first flight aircraft is under ground tests. Yesterday SaM146 engine started its flight test campaign on flying laboratory, which means the complete programme made another step towards Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight tests launch."
Specific projects within the frames of the cooperation agreement will be governed by separate contracts between the interested parties.
Sukhoi to sell additional 15 Superjet 100's to Aeroflot
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and Russia's national air carrier Aeroflot - Russian Airlines have signed an agreement of intent to supply 15 new-family Sukhoi Superjet 100 planes to the air company.
Back in December 2005, Aeroflot - Russian Airlines and Sukhoi signed an agreement on the sale of 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100's, Aeroflot becoming the first buyer of Russia's new-generation regional jets.
Under an additional agreement, announced today, Aeroflot will acquire 15 SSJ 100/95 jets of basic configuration beginning from May 2011.
An option for five such planes is also envisioned. The deal is valued at over $400 million in catalogue prices. A final agreement is to be signed before the end of 2007.
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft's portfolio of firm orders includes 61 Sukhoi Superjet planes, of which 55 will be of basic configuration and 6 will have a longer rage.
Planes of the Superjet 100 family meet all present-day and prospective reliability, safety and economic requirements, and they are expected to expand Aeroflot and other Russian air companies' domestic and international flights.
Vnesheconombank to arrange financing for Sukhoi Superjet sales
The Sukhoi holding company, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and Vnesheconombank have reached a cooperation agreement to fund Sukhoi Superjet 100 sales. The agreement was signed by the President of the Sukhoi holding Mikhail Pogosian, the General Director of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Viktor Subbotin, and the Chairman of Vnesheconombank Vladimir Dmitriyev.
The document gives details for the main areas of the three companies' cooperation, as Vnesheconombank will arrange sales funding for both the domestic and overseas program participants, including leasing subsidiaries, foreign loan institutions and export agencies. The agreement also covers the structure of financing aircraft supplies for Aeroflot - Russian Airlines.
Russian jet-maker Sukhoi and U.S. Boeing today signed a protocol to expand Boeing’s participation in the Sukhoi Superjet project. Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov took part in the signing ceremony.
Under the terms of today's agreement, Boeing will explore opportunities to assist Sukhoi in areas including, but not limited to:
Flight and maintenance crew training
Spare parts management and supply
Guidance on production of flight and maintenance manuals that meet international standards
Boeing will expand its participation in the organization of after-sales support. It means it will assist Sukhoi in the development of its own infrastructure, will ensure access to infrastructure and modern technologies of Boeing’s after-sales service, including the training of personnel as well as access to the infrastructure of the distribution of spare parts.
This will help to shortly develop a system of after-sales support meeting world standards, which will in the long run enhance export potential of Superjet and will result in the growth of sales.
The protocol also envisages bigger participation of Boeing in creating different configurations of the Superjet 100 jet family.
In 2002 Sukhoi selected Boeing to serve as advisor to itself and to its programme partners in the areas of programme management, engineering, marketing, product development, certification, supplier management, and customer support.
"This is an excellent example of Boeing's long-term commitment to cooperation with Russian industry," said Scott Carson, president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Our work with Sukhoi on the Superjet 100 is a great opportunity to expand our 'working together' relationship."
"Boeing's expanded support to the Sukhoi Superjet program and especially the increased Boeing role in helping Sukhoi to create a world-class SSJ after-delivery support system will significantly increase business attractiveness of the SSJ airplanes to our domestic and foreign airline customers," said Mikhail Pogosyan, director general of the Sukhoi Company.
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and EBRD sign loan agreement for Superjet 100
Joint Stock Company Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) has signed a 10-year, EUR 100 million loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to fund the construction of the first new passenger airliner to have been designed in Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
The Superjet 100 programme is the first Russian aircraft project integrating the best world industry resources and this will make it a fully marketable product.
For SCAC, this agreement represents not only financial support for the company's manufacturing infrastructure, but also highlights the growing credibility of the Russian aerospace industry and its potential to become a significant player in a highly competitive market.
Among the many leading aircraft specialists involved in the project, Boeing is acting as a consultant and Italy's Alenia, which is considering acquiring an equity stake in SCAC, will market the Superjet 100 and participate in after-sales support outside Russia.
The EBRD is committed to support Russia's integration into the global economy and the unprecedented international cooperation that is making the Superjet project possible is yet another good example of how key sectors of the Russian economy can benefit from working with the rest of the world.
The EBRD funds will be used to support the upgrade of the two Russian plants where the Superjet 100 is to be built, as well as to launch production and sales of the plane. The production and financing for the Superjet 100 have been ring-fenced to separate these completely from Sukhoi's traditional military aircraft construction activities.
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) was established in 2000 and it is a part of Sukhoi Holding. SCAC has its headquarters in Moscow and its own manufacturing facilities in Novosibirsk (Siberia) and Komsomolsk (Russian Far East) and leads the Sukhoi Superjet 100 programme.
The programme's goal is to offer domestic and international markets a family of modern, short to medium range jetliners with a capacity of 75 to 95 seats, in basic and longer range versions.
SCAC's responsibilities include design and development, procurement, production, certification, asset management, marketing and sales, as well as customer support for the planes.
Superjet 100 Team: Thales, Liebherr Aerospace, Messier-Dowty, Intertechnique (Zodiac), B/E Aerospace, Autronics (Curtiss Wright), Honeywell, Ipeco, Parker, Hamilton Sundstrand, Goodrich, Saint Gobain Sully etc.
Arrangements to finance the development of the Russian regional jet (RRJ programme) and its manufacturing programme
On 25th March, JSC Vneshtorgbank, Vneshekonombank, Sberbank of Russia and Roseximbank, of the one side, and Sukhoi Company (JSC), of the other, entered into a Cooperation Agreement.
The agreement, signed by President/Chairman of the Board of Vneshtorgbank Andrei Kostin, Chairman of Vneshekonombank Vladimir Dmitriyev, President and Chairman of the Board of Sberbank Russia Andrei Kazmin, Chairman of the Board of Roseximbank Nikolai Gavrilov and General Director of Sukhoi Company (JSC) Mikhail Pogosyan, establishes long-term cooperation between the parties in the arranging of financing of the development of the Russian regional jet and its manufacture (to be referred to as "RRJ Programme") being implemented by the Closed Joint-Stock Company Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (to be referred to as "SCAC (CJSC) "), which is a subsidiary of Sukhoi Company (JSC).
The Agreement provides for the Parties to arrange the most favourable reciprocal treatment regime for the RRJ Programme to cover the activities and interests of each Party.
Under the agreement, the Parties identified the main area of activities as the arranging of joint and/or syndicated credit facilities for SCAC (CJSC) for the purpose of implementing the RRJ Programme, including but not limited to lending against state guarantees to the level of 2.7bln roubles as incorporated in the 2005 budget of the Russian Federation.
According to General Director of Sukhoi Company (JSC) M.A. Pogosyan, "The Russian regional jet development programme is, in every sense of the word, a breakthrough project to allow the Russian aviation industry to expand into the world civil aircraft market for the first time. We are confident that the present Agreement will make it possible for us to fully meet all the current and future needs of the programme financing."
