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No0v 11, 2010 (newstodate): Russia's Sukhoi Superjet 100 has left Iceland after a month of test operations in side winds, having fully confirmed its compliance with certification requirements at side wind speed up to 15m/sec.
Along with side winds testing program, the aircraft has successfully performed a series of tests for CAT II landings, which is enough to get the Type Certification.
Preparation to CAT IIIA testing is in progress, and the full certification campaign is now progressing towards completion.
The prototypes have gained 2245 flight hours in 948 flights, and the first commercial aircraft is readying for delivery before the end of this year.
The European market is expected to take up to 115-120 units, and the Superjet is now participating in Alitalia's tender for 20 aircraft, while Lufthansa is also known to be considering the aircraft.
Along with side winds testing program, the aircraft has successfully performed a series of tests for CAT II landings, which is enough to get the Type Certification.
Preparation to CAT IIIA testing is in progress, and the full certification campaign is now progressing towards completion.
The prototypes have gained 2245 flight hours in 948 flights, and the first commercial aircraft is readying for delivery before the end of this year.
The European market is expected to take up to 115-120 units, and the Superjet is now participating in Alitalia's tender for 20 aircraft, while Lufthansa is also known to be considering the aircraft.