In the framework of UTair Aviation's fleet modernization program, the
company has selected bids in the tender process for medium range
commercial jet aircraft to replace the TU-134 aircraft currently
serving in the carrier’s fleet. According to the tender committee the
winners of the tender are two modifications of the Sukhoi Superjet 100
aircraft: the RRJ-75? and the RRJ-95B.Eight leading Russian and
international aircraft manufacturers took part in the tender. Fifteen
different mid-range aircraft models designed in configurations for
75-80 and 100-105 seats were considered by the tender committee. The
UTair commission of experts were greatly impressed with the flight
characteristics and serviceability of the aircraft from the Sukhoi
Superjet 100 family, noting their technical strengths and
economy-performance ratios as most suited to the carries
requirements.UTair Aviation is one of Russia's top four leading
passenger carriers. UTair operated more than 250 passenger flights on
more than 100 local and international directions daily. More than 150
aircraft, including ?u-154, ?u-134, An-24, Boeing 757, Boeing 737,
Bombardier CRJ 200, ATR 72 and ATR 42 have been involved in flight
operations for 2010.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 represent the next generation in
Russian mid-range civil aircraft and are manufactured by Sukhoi Civil
Aircraft in conjunction with the Italian Company Alenia Aeronautica.
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is equipped with advanced modern avionics and
meet all Russian and international aviation industry standard.
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a fly-by-wire regional jet in the 75- to
95-seat category. With development starting in 2000, the airliner was
designed by the civil aircraft division of the Russian aerospace
company Sukhoi in co-operation with its main partner Boeing. Its
maiden flight was conducted on 19 May 2008. On 21 April 2011, the
Superjet 100 undertook its first commercial passenger flight, on the
Armavia route from Yerevan to Moscow.Designed to compete
internationally with its An-148, Embraer and Bombardier counterparts,
the Superjet 100 claims substantially lower operating costs, at a
lower purchase price of $35 million.The final assembly of the Superjet
100 is done by Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association. Its
SaM-146 engines are designed and produced by the French-Russian
PowerJet joint venture and the aircraft is marketed internationally by
the Italian-Russian SuperJet International joint venture.
DEVELOPMENT:
Development of the Sukhoi Superjet began in 2000.On 19 December 2002,
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and Boeing signed a medium-term Cooperation
Agreement to work together on the design. Boeing consultants had
already been advising Sukhoi on marketing, design, certification,
manufacturing, program management and aftersales support for a year.On
10 October 2003, the technical board of the project selected the
suppliers of major subsystems.The project officially passed its third
stage of development on 12 March 2004, meaning that Sukhoi could now
start selling the Superjet to customers.On 13 November 2004, the
Superjet passed the fourth stage of development, implying that the
Superjet was now ready for commencing of prototype production.In
August 2005, a contract between the Russian government and Sukhoi was
signed. Under the agreement, the Superjet 100 project would receive
7.9 billion rubles of research and development financing under the
Federal Program titled Development of Civil Aviation in Russia in
2005–2009.
DESIGN:
In the Russian domestic market, the Sukhoi Superjet is intended to
replace the aging Tupolev Tu-134 and Yakovlev Yak-42
aircraft.Internationally, the new Superjet will compete against the
Embraer E-Jets and the Bombardier CRJ programs. The SSJ aims for lower
operating costs than its competitors for the price of $23–25
million.According to Sukhoi, ongoing certification tests are
confirming that the aircraft's direct operating costs are 6–8% lower
than those of its key competitor, the Embraer 190/195.In terms of
total fuel burn per sector, the SSJ is on a par with the Antonov
An-148 but can accommodate 22 more passengers.
The aircraft's design meets the specific requirements of airlines in
Russia, the CIS, the USA and the EU, and conforms to the Aviation
Rules AP-25, FAR-25, JAR-25 requirements and to the ground noise level
requirements under ICAO and FAR 36 standards entering into force
during 2006. From the beginning, the SSJ has been designed to meet all
Western aviation standards.
The Superjet uses PowerJet SaM146 turbofan engines developed by
PowerJet that provide 13,500 to 17,500 pounds-force (60 to 78 kN) of
thrust.The noise and emissions levels satisfy the existing ICAO
requirements.
CERTIFICATION:
On 6 July 2010, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov, who
heads the commission to monitor the implementation of the Sukhoi
Superjet program, wrote to Industry and Trade Minister Viktor
Khristenko about the progress of the aircraft's certification in early
June. Data from 28 May 2010 showed that the certification process was
getting behind schedule with most of the problems related to the
SaM146 engine, developed by PowerJet, which is a joint project between
the Russian Saturn and the French Snecma. Work on its final design had
been almost completed and certification was more than 90 percent
completed, but problems remain, noted Manturov.
In September 2010, the CEO of SuperJet International said that
certification was expected in November 2010.In October 2010, the
Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SN95004) passed noise testing carried out under
the auspices of Russian and European certification authorities.On 4
November 2010, the first production Superjet (SN95007) intended for
Armavia was test flown.
By November 2010, the SSJ test fleet had flown 2,245
hours during 948 flights.On 21 December 2010, Superjet passed
emergency evacuation and interrupted takeoff tests at Ramenskoye
Airport near Zhukovsky, near Moscow, under the supervision of the
Interstate Aviation Committee Aviation Register (AR IAC) and the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The first test required 98
volunteers of different age groups and five crew members to evacuate
the aircraft in 90 seconds during an emergency landing. They made it
in 73 seconds. The interrupted takeoff test probed the wheels, tires
and brakes at maximum possible braking speed. In full compliance with
the certification requirements, the test was performed without a
thrust reverser. The aircraft loaded to its maximum takeoff weight
(45,880 kg) performed emergency braking at a speed of over 300 km/h
and came to a stop after running 700 meters, within the required
parameters.
On 3 February 2011, the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC IR) granted
a Type Certificate for Sukhoi Superjet. The Type Certificate confirms
compliance of the SSJ100 with the airworthiness regulations and it
authorizes the commercial operation of the airliner.
On 3 February 2012, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued
Type Certificate A-176 for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (model RRJ-95B),
confirming that the aircraft complies with the EASA airworthiness and
environmental requirements. The certification also makes it possible
for airlines operating in countries using EASA rules to accept and
operate the aircraft. The extensive validation program included
several dedicated flight and ground tests.
LIST OF COMAPNIES:
*Project leader: United Aircraft Corporation
*Strategic partner: Alenia Aermacchi
*Risk-sharing partner: Snecma
*Main designer: Sukhoi
*Consultant: Boeing
*Aircraft Main System Suppliers: ThaleS
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