Technical issues keep half of Yamal’s Superjet fleet grounded

Half of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) fleet operated by Yamal Airlines, Russia’s second largest operator of the type, has been grounded throughout 2018 and 2019, according to the airline’s recently approved 2018 annual report. It blames the grounding on the “numerous design and manufacturing flaws in aircraft and engine systems, as well as the lack of aftersales support by the producer.” The regional airline has 15 SSJ100s in its fleet, all leased from the State Transport Leasing Company… (www.rusaviainsider.com) Daha Fazlası...