The opening of MAKS 2021, held in Moscow, was marked by the g of three new purchase intention agreements for Sukhoi superjet. The g of the intention to purchase the Russian jet was carried out simultaneously by three airlines.
The biggest order went to Red Wings, which signed the intention to purchase 25 Sukhoi Superjet 100 jets. fleet.
The Director of Red Wings praised the Superjet and said that the aircraft is ideal for operating regional routes in Russia. With the arrival of new planes, the company intends to expand the number of cities served and also expand the number of flights from cities already served.
The second order was for Aeroflot/Rossiya Group with orders for 15 Superjet 100 aircraft. The new aircraft ordered will also come with the new 100-seat single-class configuration. The first aircraft will also be delivered later this year.
“These planes will continue to contribute to the solution of one of the most important tasks, the development of an accessible regional transport network in our country”, said Aeroflot/Rossiya Chief Executive Sergei Alexandrovsky.
The third order was on of the Russian airline Azimuth, which signed the intention to purchase 10 jets, with deliveries scheduled for up to 2026.
Company Director Pavel Ekzhanov said that the Russian jet cooperates for connectivity between the Southern and Central regions of Russia. According to the executive, with the arrival of the Sukhoi Superjet it was possible to operate more than 200 new routes and expand the number of flights available by the company.
