SuperJet International – the joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding –announced a purchase agreement for two Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ) aircraft plus two additional options, with Comlux The Aviation Group. With this order Comlux becomes the launching customer of SuperJet International for this new type of VIP aircraft. The deliveries of the two SBJ aircraft are planned for 2014. The order has an estimated value of $200 million, including options. Before the entry into service, the VIP cabin interior of the aircraft will be designed and outfitted by Comlux America, the completion center of the Comlux Group, based in Indianapolis USA. Comlux America is appointed as the first approved Sukhoi Business Jet completion Center.

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