Russian to enter the aviation market in Vietnam, SEA
(VOV) - Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Yuri Slyusar, who is also CEO of Russia’s United Aircraft Building Corporation (UAC), has met representatives from Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air for an opportunity to sell Superjet 100 to Vietnam.
The meeting was part of the Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev’s visit to Vietnam with the aim of promoting economic and trade ties between the two nations.
On this occasion, Russia wants to introduce Vietnamese partners to Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft which is being used by Russia’s top leaders during the visit.
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| Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Yuri Slyusar |
Sukhoi aircraft is designed to carry up to 95 passengers. It claims a competitive edge over rivals like the Embraer E-jets and Bombardier CRJ (Canadian Regional Jet) in terms of lower investment and operating costs. It is offered at the price of about US$35 million.
Yury Slyusar told the press that promotion of Superjet 100 in Vietnam and the South East Asian region can be explained by the route network and the model of transportation in the countries that is suitable for this type of aircraft.
UAC is also considering to open in Vietnam an aircraft service and maintenance centre for the whole Southeast Asian region. The move aims to expand UAC’s operation in emerging markets in order to bring its revenue from civil aviation service up to 50% in the coming years.