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May 25, 2016 (newstodate): Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and SuperJet International has now delivered the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 to CityJet, which becomes the first European Superjet 100 customer.
The Irish airline will lease 15 Superjet 100 aircraft with an option for additional 16 units.
The airline will receive three three aircraft in 2016, with the remainder from 2017 onward.
SuperJet International will also provide CityJet with the technical support through a SuperCare agreement for 12 years.
With the Superjet 100 now in commercial services with a Western carrier, Bombardier, Airbus and Embraer are now facing direct competition in the regional jet aircraft markets.
The Irish airline will lease 15 Superjet 100 aircraft with an option for additional 16 units.
The airline will receive three three aircraft in 2016, with the remainder from 2017 onward.
SuperJet International will also provide CityJet with the technical support through a SuperCare agreement for 12 years.
With the Superjet 100 now in commercial services with a Western carrier, Bombardier, Airbus and Embraer are now facing direct competition in the regional jet aircraft markets.