Sukhoi Superjet 100 Demonstration Flight at KHI May 05, 2012

[Jacobin777]

Something totally different from the norm. Maybe some of our KHI-based friends can get some photos!

From Twitter:

"Sukhoi Superjet 100, designed for 98 passengers arrives at Karachi airport today and will perform a demonstration flight on May 5, 2012."

http://www.superjetinternational.com/me ... ay-3/2012/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Superjet_100

http://www.sukhoi.org/eng/planes/projects/ssj100/

[haroon_ek]

Looks like Sukhoi aiming the PK market as well!

[mhansari]

Here you go... Here she is at the engine run up point at JIAP, getting ready for the big show tomorrow.

[Jacobin777]

Looks like Sukhoi aiming the PK market as well!

I've been stating for years (can be verified on this forum) that the Embraer 190/195 would be a great plane for PK's routes/schedules, etc. The Sukhoi Superjet would be a great plane in the PK fleet and PK can probably get it at a great price as well.

Here you go... Here she is at the engine run up point at JIAP, getting ready for the big show tomorrow.

Wow mhansan..that was great. Thanks for the photos!

I'm looking forward to see photos from tomorrow.

[Abbas Ali]

I hope they allow news media at Karachi Airport to cover the event.

Abbas

[faisal-777]

Looks like a carbon copy of 737 to me

[Jacobin777]

Looks like a carbon copy of 737 to me

Not even close!

[raihans]

i was not expecting this event but a good move. Another good opportunity for fleet expansion of Pakistani airlines if superjet proves to be feasible in Pakistani hot temperatures/climate

[inducedrag]

Sukhoi Superjet 100 Demonstration Flight canceled today as pilot not well

[Jacobin777]

Sukhoi Superjet 100 Demonstration Flight canceled today as pilot not well

UGH!

[Zulfiqar]

Looks like a carbon copy of 737 to me

Superjet 100 is seats around 100, so smaller than 737-500 and A318. Good for short regional, low demand routes. I think the nose section is a bit akin to 787.

The chinese have their Comac ARJ21 on the market soon as well.

However different technology , different engines etc. may mean Pakistani airlines may be reluctant to take them on.

[faisal-777]

Looks like a carbon copy of 737 to me

Superjet 100 is seats around 100, so smaller than 737-500 and A318. Good for short regional, low demand routes. I think the nose section is a bit akin to 787.

The chinese have their Comac ARJ21 on the market soon as well.

However different technology , different engines etc. may mean Pakistani airlines may be reluctant to take them on.

Just 100 ?

If that's the case then it is more akin to use on low capacity routes like Bahawulpur etc and such routes can never guarantee 100 seats filled on all flights. ATR 42 is already an ideal choice for that. Anything bigger and more appropriate is ATR 72 which should be adopted if it does cost lower than SuperJet 100.

And while getting familiarized with new technology plane is a problem, a bigger problem is American influence on Pakistan who would not like us purchasing Russian product while we could buy one of theirs too. Also trading between Russia and Pakistan has never been so easy.

[Salman Haider]

Sukhoi Superjet SSJ 100 perform roadshow
May 5, 2012

KARACHI: The Sukhoi Superjet `SSJ 100' aircraft performed a `roadshow' at Karachi Airport on Saturday.

The Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Dr. Asim Hussain, was the chief guest at the ceremony.

Chairman of the Board of investment (BOI), Saleem H. Mandviwalla, Managing Director of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Air Chief Marshal (Retd) Rao Qamar Suleman, Managing Director of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Captain Nadeem Khan Yousufzai, were also present on the occasion.

It was pointed out that the Sukhoi aircraft is here at the invitation of Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani.

In his speech, the chief guest Dr. Asim Hussain, termed the event as a historic moment and that the event symbolizes friendship between Pakistan and Russia.

He said that he (Dr. Asim) was in the team when the Prime Minister of Pakistan met with Russian President Putin introduced this aircraft (Sukhoi) to us.

Dr. Asim said that this aircraft has been developed in collaboration with the Boeing and Airbus. He also pointed out that the aviation is an important industry in Pakistan.

The Minister pointed out that the present government in Pakistan under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari has embarked on a journey of building a strong relationship with the Russian Federation.

He said that Pakistan and Russia are keen to develop bilateral trade and investment and enhance ties. Dr. Asim pointed out that today's event is a testimony of the growing ties between the two countries. He said that the rail and road network would also be developed for enhancing the bilateral trade also.

The Chairman of the BOI, Saleem H. Mandviwalla, presented the welcome address. A representative of the Sukhoi Aviation, Igor Syrtsov, she light on various features of the aircraft.

He further pointed out that Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a modern 100- seat jet. Igor was of the view that the recent European certification confirmed full compliance of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 with stringent safety requirements.

Source: Associated Press of Pakistan

[Moin]

Yes the poor FO got a case of Delhi Belly. Usually happens when foreigners eat the local food here when they come for the first time.

Can someone define for me what kind of 'roadshow' the plane performed?

[TAILWIND]

I think it is appropriate to name the jet after great leader, Shaheed BB 100 sounds good