Russia does not abandon the idea of creating a Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) service center in Mexico, but it needs to be adjusted, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov said on Thursday. This reported by TASS.

"If we talk specifically about Superjet, it requires additional, more accurate studies. But we do not abandon this idea," he said.

In early October, VEB.RF CEO Igor Shuvalov said that Russia and Mexico agreed that Mexican air carrier Interjet would continue using Russia’s SSJ-100 aircraft. "We carried our negotiations and agreed that no harsh measures will be taken by each party. They [SSJ-100 aircraft] are now in use," he said.

Shuvalov said VEB.RF took part in those negotiations as a lender. "Besides, European Union lenders were also involved," he added.

According to the Russian official, the sides were able to find mutually acceptable solutions, although some issues remain regarding the servicing and supplies of maintenance kits.

He said that other Central American nations are interested in purchasing SSJ-100.