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Aug 24, 2006 (newstodate): The Russian airline alliance AiRUnion will receive its first RRJ, now named Sukhoi SuperJet 100 in November, 2008.
Initially, AiRUnion's member airlines will operate the aircraft on Russian domestic routes, later extending the use to international routes as well.
The order for the first 15 aircraft was signed at this year's Farnborough Airshow, and also comprises options for a further 15 aircraft.
AiRUnion is now forming dedicated work groups to prepare for the implementation of the new aircraft.
Initially, AiRUnion's member airlines will operate the aircraft on Russian domestic routes, later extending the use to international routes as well.
The order for the first 15 aircraft was signed at this year's Farnborough Airshow, and also comprises options for a further 15 aircraft.
AiRUnion is now forming dedicated work groups to prepare for the implementation of the new aircraft.