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Superjet 100 to fly high despite crisis

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Published: 15 June, 2009, 08:50

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The world’s largest air show takes off in Paris under a cloud of economic gloom for the airline industry, but Russia still hopes to strike deals on its first post-soviet era passenger plane, the Sukhoi Superjet 100.

The centenary year of the Le Bourget air show will become the world’s premier of the SSJ-100, Russia’s first civil aviation plane in 20 years.

Traditionally the show was a battle between Airbus and Boeing to see who could win more new orders. This year, however, due to the financial crunch, only several Middle Eastern airlines are expected to order. Nevertheless, the Superjet-100, which costs about $29 million, will reportedly reveal an estimated 24 orders on Tuesday.

The first demonstration flight of the SSJ-100 “will be the highlight of the exhibition,” according to a source in the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company quoted by Prime-Tass.

“The SuperJet-100 is the only new passenger plane to be shown in action during demonstration flights,” the source added.

Also, Russia’s MiG and Sukhoi aircraft companies will present fighter jets and helicopters.

An unprecedented number of guests – approximately 300,000 – are expected to visit the show this year. For the first three days Le Bourget will be open for professionals only, but from June 19 the public will also be allowed to enjoy the spectacular show.

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