Aero Mongolia has signed a letter of intent with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) for two Sukhoi Superjets, with the intention to make a final decision by the end of 2018. If positive, deliveries are expected in 2019.

Aero Mongolia, based at Ulaanbaatar International airport, operates domestic services and a range of international flights to nearby countries. Its fleet currently consists of four ageing 50-seat Fokker 50 turboprops, but the bigger capacity and greater distance capabilities offered by the 100-seat Sukhoi Superjet 100s would allow the airline to enhance both its route network and its geographical reach.

The Sukhoi Superjet (SSJ100) is produced in Komsomolsk-on-Amur in the Russian Far East. Since the first flight of the twin-engine aircraft in 2008, it has proved a very successful aircraft. To date, 159 have been sold.

More information about the new contract possibilities may emerge at an upcoming 7-8 June series of events being held in Ulaanbaatar and jointly organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia and the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mongolia. Talks will cover the current state of Russian-Mongolian trade and economic relations, as well as prospects for future joint projects.

Published Date:2018-05-03