Superjet International today announced the official opening of its new North American sales and customer support office in Washington, D.C. Former ATR North America executive John Buckley has joined Superjet International to run the new office. Buckley assumes the title of vice president for business development, while Patrick Sullivan takes the role of head of customer service for the Americas. Sullivan’s unit will also assist Sukhoi Civil Aircraft’s FAA certification effort.
The opening of the new office underscores Sukhoi’s intention to compete seriously for the North American regional jet market with Bombardier, Embraer and possibly Mitsubishi. A joint venture between Italy’s Alenia (51 percent) and Sukhoi Holding (49 percent), Superjet International carries responsibility for aftermarket support for the Sukhoi Superjet 100, along with marketing, sales, completions and delivery of the airplane in Europe, the Americas, Oceana, Africa and Japan.
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