SuperJet International obtains the DOA (Design Organization Approval) Certificate

SuperJet International (SJI) – a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica
Company, and Sukhoi Holding – has received the DOA (Design Organization Approval)
Certificate from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
This Certification allows SuperJet International to carry out modifications to the base
configuration of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100). Namely SuperJet International is now
entitled to provide Customers with any type of interiors customization in order to satisfy the
specific airlines’ needs.
All the variants made to the aircraft and its parts will be agreed with the manufacturer
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company.
The DOA represents a necessary approval in order to perform the design and development
of VIP and cargo variants on the platform of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in cooperation
with the manufacturer SCAC.
The installation of the aircraft’s interiors and optional equipment will be accomplished at the
SuperJet International maintenance base in Venice, Italy, by a team of professional and
experienced engineers.
“After the obtainment of EASA/ENAC-PART 145 Certificate and EASA/ENAC-PART 147,
The DOA represents an outstanding goal in the Certification process. With this result
SuperJet International successfully completes the certification cycle aimed at ensuring a
high level of services in the field of maintenance and customization – states Mr. Carlo Logli,
Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International – I firmly believe that our Company is
ready to support the SSJ100 entry into service and strengthen the full success of the
aircraft in the world”.
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a state-of-the-art new generation regional jet. It is currently the
best choice in the 100-seat aircraft segment because of its outstanding characteristics in
terms of quality, comfort and operational costs.
About SuperJet International:
SuperJet International, a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica
Company (51%) and Sukhoi Holding (49%), is in charge of the marketing, sales,
customization and delivery of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet in Europe, the Americas,
Oceania, Africa and Japan. The Company is also responsible for training and worldwide
after-sales support, as well as the design and development of VIP and cargo variants. A
SuperJet International branch is active in Moscow, together with a sales office in
Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Source: Sukhoi
Photo: Rob Vogelaar, ZAPP