Sukhoi Superjet SSJ’s roadshow

[Edevelop]

Karachi—The Sukhoi Superjet ‘SSJ 100’ aircraft performed a ‘roadshow’ at Karachi Airport on Saturday.

The Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Dr. Asim Hussain, was the chief guest at the ceremony.

Chairman of the Board of investment (BOI), Saleem H. Mandviwalla, Managing Director of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Air Chief Marshal (Retd) Rao Qamar Suleman, Managing Director of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Captain Nadeem Khan Yousufzai, were also present on the occasion.

It was pointed out that the Sukhoi aircraft is here at the invitation of Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani. In his speech, the chief guest Dr. Asim Hussain, termed the event as a historic moment and that the event symbolizes friendship between Pakistan and Russia.

He said that he (Dr. Asim) was in the team when the Prime Minister of Pakistan met with Russian President Putin introduced this aircraft (Sukhoi) to us.

Dr. Asim said that this aircraft has been developed in collaboration with the Boeing and Airbus. He also pointed out that the aviation is an important industry in Pakistan.

Igor was of the view that the recent European certification confirmed full compliance of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 with stringent safety requirements.

Sukhoi Superjet SSJ’s roadshow

 

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[rishisankaran]

Very sad to know that nobody has been rescued so far.
Its confirmed to be a crash now as the plan wreckage has been identified. I guess that pretty much closes the prospect of selling Sukhoi superjet to any country. Hope Pakistan hasn't decided to go for it yet !!

Very sad to know that nobody has been rescued so far.
Its confirmed to be a crash now as the plan wreckage has been identified. I guess that pretty much closes the prospect of selling Sukhoi superjet to any country. Hope Pakistan hasn't decided to go for it yet !!