News: In Moscow, India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation signed an MoU to produce SJ-100 passenger aircraft in India.
About SJ-100
- The SJ-100 is a new-generation, jet-powered, civil commuter aircraft of Russian origin.
- Known as: Earlier it was called the Sukhoi Superjet 100.
- Designed by: It was originally designed by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, a division of United Aircraft Corporation (now the “Regional Aircraft” branch).
- Key features
- It is a twin-engine, narrow-body regional jet aircraft.
- It can accommodate 103 passengers.
- It has a flight range of 3,530 km suited for short-haul routes.
- It can operate in all climatic zones, from –55°C to 45°
- It offers low operating costs, supporting affordable regional connectivity.
- Manufacturing the SJ-100 in India will boost short-haul connectivity under the UDAN scheme.
