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Mar 04, 2013 (newstodate): Doubts have arisen over the future of an order for 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.
In 2008, Indonesian Kartika Airlines signed a contract for the delivery of 15 Superjet 100 aircraft plus options for a further 15.
In 2012, the contract was sealed for delivery of all 30 aircraft.
Doubts have, however, arisen over the carrier's financial ability to fulfill the commitment, and the parties are now in talks over leasing and financial conditions as an alternative to an outright abrogation of the contract.
According to industry reports, Kartika Airlines has so far not been able to transfer the up-front payments according to the contract details.
In 2008, Indonesian Kartika Airlines signed a contract for the delivery of 15 Superjet 100 aircraft plus options for a further 15.
In 2012, the contract was sealed for delivery of all 30 aircraft.
Doubts have, however, arisen over the carrier's financial ability to fulfill the commitment, and the parties are now in talks over leasing and financial conditions as an alternative to an outright abrogation of the contract.
According to industry reports, Kartika Airlines has so far not been able to transfer the up-front payments according to the contract details.