Russia brings the Superjet to Pakistan

[King Solomon]

Russia brings the Superjet to Pakistan​

KARACHI:
A Russian aircraft manufacturer is in Karachi to market the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100); a narrow-bodied aircraft with a dual class cabin that can transport 100 passengers over regional routes.

Russian Consul General Andrey Demidov had called a press conference in this regard, which was addressed by the Public Relations Assistant of the Consul General Albert T Fayzullov.

The plane first touched down at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on May 4.

Fayzullov revealed that Air Indus – a domestic carrier about to commence operations in the coming months – is in talks with the aircraft manufacturer for three of the jets.

Each jet carries a price tag of around $31-35 million.

The plane is being marketed by Sukhoi – a major military aircraft manufacturer in Russia – in Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar.

The Russian state carrier Aeroflot has purchased over thirty aircraft for its own use from Sukhoi which claims that the Superjet 100 employs the latest technology and is safe and fuel efficient.

“The aircraft is comparable in comfort to Airbus and even Boeing,” said Fayzullov, while addressing the press conference.

Sukhoi claims that the plane has an 8-10% efficiency advantage on cash operational costs over competitors; reduced fuel burn per seat; a new engine designed especially for the SSJ 100; higher maintenance intervals; lower operation costs; spacious cabins; wide seats; and lower noise and emissions.

Fayzullov added that the plane comes at a more competitive price than similar capacity planes in the market, and that many have shown interest in purchasing the plane. Sukhoi manufactures military aircraft and is traditionally famous for its fighter jets.

The company says that it is marketing the Superjet in Pakistan and other regional countries for their emerging markets. It says the younger demographic is becoming increasingly capable of travelling by air because of improving economic conditions, which it believes will bolster demand for carriers.

Prevented from take off

The demo for the plane was, however, prevented by the Civil Aviation Authority on grounds of technical issues. Fayzullov, who covered for Demidov due to the latter’s departure following the delay, said “the plane was supposed to make demo flights … but wasn’t able to because the pilot fell ill. He was even taken to the hospital for this.”

A businessman in attendance at the press conference disputed this claim; saying that there was actually a fault with the plane due to which the CAA did not allow it to take off.

 

[The|slander]

Wow that's a nice looking plane. I hope the fault gets repaired and that bird starts soaring up in the sky soon.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Beautiful plane look much more better than the french ATRs and boeings PIA is using.... But after the Superjet crash killing all onboard i hope they get it fixed before any sales take place...

 

[Kompromat]

No chance after the crash of a spanking new plane in Indonesia.

 

[Jango]

This old news now. About a week or two.

The Indonesian crash seems more like pilot error than plane.

There were news in the aviation circles that Indus air had bought these, and with air blue getting fokkers and A340's, expect industry to get competitive.

 

[Jango]

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A businessman in attendance at the press conference disputed this claim; saying that there was actually a fault with the plane due to which the CAA did not allow it to take off....

There does seem to be some engine problem. Low oil pressure.

 

[Icarus]

Isn't this the same unit that later crashed in Indonesia?

 

[explorer9]

Russia brings the Superjet to Pakistan​

KARACHI:
A Russian aircraft manufacturer is in Karachi to market the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100); a narrow-bodied aircraft with a dual class cabin that can transport 100 passengers over regional routes.

Russian Consul General Andrey Demidov had called a press conference in this regard, which was addressed by the Public Relations Assistant of the Consul General Albert T Fayzullov.

The plane first touched down at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on May 4.

Fayzullov revealed that Air Indus – a domestic carrier about to commence operations in the coming months – is in talks with the aircraft manufacturer for three of the jets.

Each jet carries a price tag of around $31-35 million.

The plane is being marketed by Sukhoi – a major military aircraft manufacturer in Russia – in Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar.

The Russian state carrier Aeroflot has purchased over thirty aircraft for its own use from Sukhoi which claims that the Superjet 100 employs the latest technology and is safe and fuel efficient.

“The aircraft is comparable in comfort to Airbus and even Boeing,” said Fayzullov, while addressing the press conference.

Sukhoi claims that the plane has an 8-10% efficiency advantage on cash operational costs over competitors; reduced fuel burn per seat; a new engine designed especially for the SSJ 100; higher maintenance intervals; lower operation costs; spacious cabins; wide seats; and lower noise and emissions.

Fayzullov added that the plane comes at a more competitive price than similar capacity planes in the market, and that many have shown interest in purchasing the plane. Sukhoi manufactures military aircraft and is traditionally famous for its fighter jets.

The company says that it is marketing the Superjet in Pakistan and other regional countries for their emerging markets. It says the younger demographic is becoming increasingly capable of travelling by air because of improving economic conditions, which it believes will bolster demand for carriers.

Prevented from take off

The demo for the plane was, however, prevented by the Civil Aviation Authority on grounds of technical issues. Fayzullov, who covered for Demidov due to the latter’s departure following the delay, said “the plane was supposed to make demo flights … but wasn’t able to because the pilot fell ill. He was even taken to the hospital for this.”

A businessman in attendance at the press conference disputed this claim; saying that there was actually a fault with the plane due to which the CAA did not allow it to take off.

So what is the Russian in this plane , the brand Sukhoi ?

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

Russia needs to do more in civilian aircraft with respect to testing..
In mediam aircraft range, for now, Airbus A320 is the best !!

 

[nomi007]

indus air line the upcoming air line of pakistan probably zardari's sister airline is interested in in this air plane
i think it already visited pakistan at 5th may
i already post that news
http://www.defence.pk/forums/military-forum/174564-greetings-asia.html

 

[Jango]

Isn't this the same unit that later crashed in Indonesia?

The aircraft model is the same.

But it was another aircraft. The crashed one was serial number 97004, while the one in Pakistan was #97005.

Although 97004 did make a small technical stop in pakistan, but the one on display was 97005.

You can see the serial number on the front landing gear cover. 005.

Picture courtesy of a Russian photographer along with the jet.

 

[Irfan Baloch]

So what is the Russian in this plane , the brand Sukhoi ?

valid question that

by the way.. just because of one crash why should Russia forget about entering in the commercial airline industry?
how many American & French commercial jets have crashed already?

whether the recent tragedy was a pilot error or a fault in the plane shouldn't affect the future ambitions of the Russians in the commercial airlines industry.

abandoning the sales negotiations and the whole program is really stupid thing to do. hopefully it will be clear soon what caused the crash.

by the way this plane is also scheduled to make an appearance in Farnborough Airshow this year in UK.

 

[IceCold]

valid question that

by the way.. just because of one crash why should Russia forget about entering in the commercial airline industry?
how many American & French commercial jets have crashed already?

whether the recent tragedy was a pilot error or a fault in the plane shouldn't affect the future ambitions of the Russians in the commercial airlines industry.

abandoning the sales negotiations and the whole program is really stupid thing to do. hopefully it will be clear soon what caused the crash.

by the way this plane is also scheduled to make an appearance in Farnborough Airshow this year in UK.

I believe sir you are not familiar with the term marketing and the impacts incidents like these have on the future market of this jet. Yes American & French jets have crashed but imagine if an airbus 380 would have crashed on its debut, would the airlines still be as enthusiastic and excited as they are now?
One thing we can be sure of this one is surely going to be labeled as a pilot error. No one would want a million dollar project go down the toilet drain.

 

[Jango]

The russians are doing some aggressive marketing, for the second tier airlines, which don't have the muscle to buy Boeings or Airbus, this aircraft is kind of like JF-17, a bit light on the pocket, but also being state of the art, and comfortable to fly and for the passenger.

Economy is very good, maintenance is good, and that is why, Air Indus is in advanced talks.

A crash does not make the aircraft junk. From the looks, crash looks CFIT. Pilot asked ATC to descend from Fl30 i think, and then vanished. Demonstration flights usually tend to be a bit on the limits, to impress the buyer.

If you wanna know how much Russian this aircraft is, just look at the cockpit!

There are currently around 200 orders for the aircraft, with 9 delivered.

 

[W.11]

only if TOT is possible, other wise, boeing or airbus are OK