Russia's new regional jet, the Suk-hoi Superjet 100, just passed an important milestone with the handover of the first aircraft to Western customer Mexican Interjet last month. The manufacturer's next goals include higher production rates and amplified modifications. Interjet is considered to be a crucial client for SSJ 100 in as much as the aircraft was previously only delivered to airlines in Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Southeast Asia. The Mexican carrier ordered 20 of the aircraft marketed by Superjet International (SJI), a joint venture between Alenia Aermacchi and Sukhoi. Interjet opted for a 93-seat all-economy-class configuration.
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