SuperJet International
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| Company type | Public |
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| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Italy Tessera – Venice, Italy |
Key people | Vincenzo Capobianco, (Chairman), Camillo Perfido (Chief Executive Officer) |
| Products | Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) |
| Parent | Italy Leonardo-Finmeccanica (formerly Alenia Aermacchi), Sukhoi Holding |
| Website | www |
SuperJet International (abbreviated as SJI) is a collaborative enterprise formed by Italy’s Alenia Aermacchi—now operating under the Leonardo SpA brand—with a 51% stake initially, and Russia’s Sukhoi Holding Company holding the remaining 49%. The firm manages marketing efforts, after-sales service, training programs, as well as contributing to the design and development of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 and its business-class version, the Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ). Its headquarters are located in Venice, Italy. In 2016, Leonardo restructured its ownership share, reducing it from 51% down to 10%, while Sukhoi retained the rest.
History
Established in July 2007 and situated in Tessera near Venice, SuperJet International handles the marketing, sales, customization, and delivery operations of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) across Europe, the Americas, and additional regions including Oceania, Africa, and Japan. The company also oversees global after-sales support and training services, along with involvement in the design and development of both the Sukhoi Business Jet and its cargo variant.
To support logistical and technical needs as well as provide training and commercial assistance, SJI opened a branch office in Moscow. Furthermore, a sales office was launched in Washington, D.C., targeting the North American market. Plans are underway to expand with additional offices in other strategic locations.
In May 2022, Italian authorities froze assets totaling €146 million ($153 million) belonging to SuperJet International. This action was part of EU sanctions imposed on Russia following its military invasion of Ukraine.
In March 2023, discussions emerged regarding a potential transaction whereby UAC would divest its stake in SuperJet International to Markab Capital Investments, an investment fund based in the United Arab Emirates. The proposal includes constructing a new assembly facility at Al Ain International Airport, Abu Dhabi, where aircraft would be assembled prior to final completion at SJI’s Venice facility. This agreement depends on the European Union lifting restrictions on SJI’s frozen assets. The implications for Russian production of the SSJ-New model remain uncertain, as does how the prospective owners would establish a supply chain for manufacturing the aircraft.
Customer Support
SuperJet International Customer Support oversees global after-sales assistance for operators of the Sukhoi Superjet 100. The primary responsibility of SJI is to deliver comprehensive post-sale services to these operators. The “SuperCare” program represents a detailed "per-flight-hour" service package specifically designed by SJI for the SSJ100 operator community.
For managing the worldwide distribution centers of Sukhoi Superjet 100 spare parts, SJI has appointed Lufthansa Technik Logistik GmbH (LTL) as its global logistics partner. This collaboration leverages LTL’s operational base at Frankfurt International Airport to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Training
The SJI Training Center offers extensive support for SSJ100 flight and maintenance instruction through specialized courses tailored for: Flight crew members (covering Type Rating and Recurrent training), cabin crew personnel (providing Transition and Refresher sessions), as well as Maintenance and Ground Operations teams.
Starting in 2012, alongside its core offerings, SJI also delivers training on an Airbus A321 Full Flight Simulator designed for the Airbus A320 family. This simulator service is available to airlines, flight academies, and private aviators alike.