OREANDA-NEWS. March 18, 2011. The information on SSJ100 delivery schedule to Armavia, published by Reuters on March 16th is incorrect. The aircraft 95007 is now under Independent inspection acceptance checks. All systems are being checked for operation both on ground and in flight basing on serial documentation. Right after that the aircraft will run through acceptance by Armavia. The official ceremony of aircraft delivery to Armavia will be held in April 2011.

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