Sukhoi released that the Superjet 100 is ready to undergo a certification stage. Flight certification tests of the first SSJ100 will begin right after factory flight tests have been completed. In the course of these flight tests the aircraft completed over 40 flights, having scored more than 100 hours in the air. It gained a maximum flight altitude of 11,300 meters at the speed of 0.7 Max.
The Aviation Register of Interstate Aviation Committee concluded a technical review of the factory flight tests. These tests proved that all aircraft systems are able to work smoothly and efficiently at all design modes within a total range of flying speeds, altitudes, angles and balances. This stage estimated flight and technical performance of the aircraft as well as its aerodynamic characteristics, including takeoff/landing performance, and a climb rate.
