SuperJet International obtains the DOA (Design Organization Approval) Certificate

Venice March 24, 2011

SuperJet International (SJI) – a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica,
a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding – has received the DOA (Design Organization Approval) Certificate from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

This Certification allows SuperJet International to carry out modifications to the base configuration of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100). Namely SuperJet International is now entitled to provide Customers with any type of interiors customization in order to satisfy the specific airlines' needs.

All the variants made to the aircraft and its parts will be agreed with the manufacturer Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company.

The DOA represents a necessary approval in order to perform the design and development of VIP and cargo variants on the platform of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in cooperation with the manufacturer SCAC.

The installation of the aircraft's interiors and optional equipment will be accomplished at the SuperJet International maintenance base in Venice, Italy,
by a team of professional and experienced engineers.

"After the obtainment of EASA/ENAC-PART 145 Certificate and EASA/ENAC-PART 147, The DOA represents an outstanding goal in the Certification process. With this result SuperJet International successfully completes the certification cycle aimed at ensuring a high level of services in the field of maintenance and customization – states Mr. Carlo Logli, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International – I firmly believe that our Company is ready to support the SSJ100 entry into service and strengthen the full success of the aircraft in the world".

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a state-of-the-art new generation regional jet.
It is currently the best choice in the 100-seat aircraft segment because of its outstanding characteristics in terms of quality, comfort and operational costs.

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