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Dec 21, 2010 (newstodate): Russia's new bid for a regional jet aircraft, the Superjet has suffered a major commercial defeat as Alitalia has decided in favor of Embraer aircraft instead of the Russian alternative.
Alitalia closed a tender for new regional jet aircraft on December 20, 2010, and the winner is Embraer that will now take in orders for five E190 and 14 E175 aircraft.
The aircraft will be delivered from August 2011.
The Superjet has been delivered in cooperation between Sukhoi and the Italian company Alenia, and was widely expected to stand a great chance for winning the tender.
Alitalia closed a tender for new regional jet aircraft on December 20, 2010, and the winner is Embraer that will now take in orders for five E190 and 14 E175 aircraft.
The aircraft will be delivered from August 2011.
The Superjet has been delivered in cooperation between Sukhoi and the Italian company Alenia, and was widely expected to stand a great chance for winning the tender.