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The SSJ100 is a world-class

product, and it is possible to
produce it in enterprises in India,

which are quite competitive, in
terms of technology and costs

The stretched version of the
Superjet, could compete with
regional planes made by Brazil’s
Embraer and Canada’s Bombardier

its sales activity beyond Russia. “We want to environment which we can’t ignore. I believe as a key defence and aerospace player
establish substantial foot-print across the Africa is the second most desirable market,” in India with established capabilities and
world,” he adds. Andrachnikov says, adding the company is also demonstrated deliveries in missile systems
Outside Russia, the SSJ has so far in talks with Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and and sub-systems radar systems and sub-
achieved its only notable success in Mexico, Oman for sales of its SSJ100. systems command and control systems
where a local company Interjet purchased 20 “There is clear indication of interest in aerospace and aero-structures.
Russian aircraft. All other sales of the plane Egypt,” he says. If the order is firmed up, it He notes that the SSJ100 “is a world-class
have been limited to one plane at a time. would be Sukhoi’s first in the Middle East. product, and it is possible to produce it in
Last year, Russia said it will supply 100 Though Iran is also a potential customer, enterprises in India, which are quite competitive,
Sukhoi Superjets to China over the next three certain sanctions continue to hamper any in terms of technology and costs.”
years. Russia’s Industry and Trade Minister deals with Tehran, he adds. Tata already manufactures aero-
Denis Manturov had said that time that China SCAC is also in talks with Thailand to structures and components for several
would take five SSJ planes in 2015. deliver two aircraft in the VIP version, he adds. global Original Equipment Manufacturers at
However, it is necessary to take into One such aircraft is already flying in Russia. its facilities in Hyderabad.
account that the planes are not sold, but As of today, several national aviation
transferred to a joint leasing company, Make in India bodies have certified the SSJ100, including the
which will distribute them in the markets of SCAC is likely to soon sign an agreement with IAC AR, EASA, Mexican, Lao and Indonesian
China and neighbouring countries, where Indian company Tata Advanced Systems, for authorities. The largest operator using these
everything will depend on the demand of the manufacture of spare parts for SSJ-100. aircraft in Russia is the Aeroflot Company.
local carriers. “We are in advanced talks with Tata Sukhoi is part of state-owned United
Russia is also counting on the emerging for industrial cooperation in India. “We are Aircraft Corp (UAC), an umbrella corporation
markets in Latin America, Africa and Asia. planning to sign an agreement this year,” Russian President Vladimir Putin created in
“Besides Latin America and Asia, Russia has Andrachnikov informs. 2006 to revive the country’s aircraft industry
good ties with Africa. We consider a potential Tata Advanced Systems is fast emerging in partnership with Italy’s Finmeccanica.
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