Sukhoi Superjet 100: first appearance in ItalyAugust 25, 2010 - 17:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Sukhoi Superjet 100 landed in Italy for the first time at Torino Caselle Airport. The aircraft (prototype SN 950004) took off from the Flight Test Center in Zhukovsky (Moscow) to continue the flight certification campaign. The third prototype SN 950004 will be involved in several tests, including noise community and high intensity radiated field tests. These tests will be accomplished in Caselle and Levaldigi airports. Under the certification campaign the prototype will be subjected to an evaluation of the Electro Magnetic Compatibility requirements for civil aircraft with regard to the ability of operating safely in the man-made electromagnetic environment. The community noise tests are required to verify the compliance with aircraft noise certification regulations by measuring the airplane noise. The SSJ100 certification campaign is going on very well. So far, the Program accumulated over 2011 flying hours in 814 flights, which is about 70% of the overall certification program, including the most critical tests. The SSJ100 has successfully passed a series of testing in extreme weather conditions (Yakutsk, Arkhangelsk) and high elevation program in Gyumri (Armenia). This confirms that no additional changes to the airplane in basic configuration are required. Presently, there are 18 serial aircraft in production at different stages of completion, 6 of which are at the final assembly shop. The certification campaign of Superjet 100 should be completed by the end of 2010 to start supplying aircrafts to launch customers – Aeroflot and Armavia air companies. Armavia is going to purchase two aircrafts. “The tests have already proven that the Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a product, which in future will serve as a profit instrument for its customers,” the company said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |