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Sberbank Leasing to deliver 10 Sukhoi SuperJet 100 aircraft to Aeroflot

Russian Aviaton » Friday November 21, 2014 13:53 MSK
Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet 100 | Photo courtesy of the Superjet International

Sberbank, Sberbank Leasing, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Aeroflot – Russian Airlines signed a leasing agreement, said in the statement of the Sberbaacnk Leasing’s press-service.

Under the agreement Aeroflot will take delivery of 10 Sukhoi SuperJet 100 aircraft. The value of this contract is around $354 million (at list prices). The deliveries should be completed in April 2015. The deal is financed by Sberbank and aimed at supporting the national aircraft industry. Sberbank Leasing acts as the lessor. The aircraft are purchased in order to develop regional route network of Aeroflot, the company noted.

«One of the largest contracts for financing the purchase of Russian-produced aircraft has been signed; it opens new possibilities for leasing of Sukhoi SuperJet 100 jets, - CEO of Sberbank Leasing Dmitry Eroshok said. – This contract marks the start of our cooperation with Aeroflot – the backbone of Russian economy and aviation. We have once again confirmed our commitment to support the Russian aircraft industry».