UTair Express Sukhoi Superjet 100
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Russia’s UTair subsidiary, UTair Express, has unveiled the livery on its first of six Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft, ahead of its official delivery date in June.
UTair signed a lease agreement for six SSJ100s in the long-range version with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. and VEB Leasing at the MAKS Airshow in 2013. The deal is valued at $217.2 million at current list prices. VEB Leasing will purchase the aircraft for delivery to UTair.
The aircraft, which is configured with 103 economy-class seats, has a maximum range of 4,578 km; by comparison, the SSJ100 range is 3,048 km. The required runway length for the LR version is 2,052 meters.
UTair Express operates regional flights from Moscow to Voronezh, Tambov and Ulyanovsk. It also operates flights from Surgut to Tyumen and Ekaterinburg. It launched its first international flight from Moscow to Vilnius April 1.
According to a carrier statement, the aircraft was painted by Spektr-Avia in Ulyanovsk. The aircraft’s interior is currently being installed.
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