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APR 07, 2005 (newstodate): Work has started on the production of the first batch of six new Russian Sukhoi RJJ regional jets.
In July, 2004, Sibir Airlines placed an order for 50 of these aircraft that will have an operational range of 3,200 km with 98 passengers.
Production capacity at the aircraft plant in Konsomolsk on Amur is 15, with capacity for an addition 55 aircraft in Novosibirsk.
Among airlines that have reportedly aired initial interest for the new regional jetliner are Aeroflot and Air France.
Taking part in the RRJ program are Sukhoi, Boeing, Ilyushin and Yakovlev.
Sukhoi claims to be in talks with some 40 airline operators around the world over the RRJ that will comply with all western standards for aircraft in the segment of 55-95 seats.
In July, 2004, Sibir Airlines placed an order for 50 of these aircraft that will have an operational range of 3,200 km with 98 passengers.
Production capacity at the aircraft plant in Konsomolsk on Amur is 15, with capacity for an addition 55 aircraft in Novosibirsk.
Among airlines that have reportedly aired initial interest for the new regional jetliner are Aeroflot and Air France.
Taking part in the RRJ program are Sukhoi, Boeing, Ilyushin and Yakovlev.
Sukhoi claims to be in talks with some 40 airline operators around the world over the RRJ that will comply with all western standards for aircraft in the segment of 55-95 seats.