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Sky Aviation signs
SuperCare Agreement

SuperJet International and Indonesian
carrier Sky Aviation have signed a
“SuperCare” Agreement for after-
sales support of its Sukhoi Superjet
Fuji Dream Airlines orders more Embraer 175s 100 (SSJ100) fleet. According to the
Japan’s Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA) has inked an order for two Embraer 175 jets agreement, SuperJet International will
configured in a single-class layout with 84 seats, a deal worth US$81.6 million. provide customised spares availability
The order brings the airline’s E-Jet fleet up to eight aircraft. “This follow-on order and maintenance/repair solutions
demonstrates the viability of E-Jets to succeed in highly competitive domestic markets of on-board equipment for 10 years.
like Japan,” said Paulo Cesar Silva, President and CEO of Embraer Commercial Nazario Cauceglia, CEO of SuperJet
Aviation. Yohei Suzuki, FDA’s President added, “The efficiency and reliability of the International said, “Since the SSJ100
E-Jets have enabled us to continue growing and expanding our network and services entry into service, we have been
throughout Japan. The E-Jets are a core component of FDA’s success.” committed to ensure the maximum
level of after-sales performance
and aircraft availability.” CEO of Sky
Aviation Krisman Tarigan also said,
“The SSJ100 is going to strengthen our
existing fleet. We are sure it will allow
us to increase Sky Aviation revenues
and passenger traffic.”

PurePower engines
for future E-Jets
STAECO to enhance SSJ100 Type Certified Embraer has announced that it has
chosen Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower
China’s Embraer in Laos Geared Turbofan engines to power
customer services The Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) has its second generation of E-Jets,
Embraer has named Taikoo (Shandong) received Type Certification from the which are scheduled to enter service
Aircraft Engineering Company (STAECO) Department of Civil Aviation of the in 2018. Specifically, Embraer has
as its Authorised Service Centre for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport selected the PW1700G and PW1900G
airline market in China. According to of Lao People’s Democratic Republic, engines for its future aircraft.
the agreement, STAECO will provide thus allowing its export to Indonesia Combined with modified wing designs
line and heavy maintenance for E-Jets and operation by Lao airlines without and improvements to systems and
Family aircraft. “We are honoured to restrictions. “We are glad that SSJ100 controls, the engines are expected
join Embraer’s worldwide customer has been recognised by the countries to reduce fuel burn, maintenance
support and service network,” said of the Southeast Asia. This will allow costs, emissions and external noise.
Huang Enfang, STAECO’s President. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) to Frederico Fleury Curado, President and
“We will surely extend our professional deliver the aircraft to Laos,” noted Igor CEO of Embraer said, “The PurePower
service with top quality service to Vinogradov, First VP for Development GTF engines are a great fit to the next
Embraer’s customers.” and Certification at SCAC. generation of our E-Jets.”

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