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February 14th, 2017
Superjet 100 plans to resolve tow-bar problem
Russian operators of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) regional aircraft are hoping that, from the spring of 2017, the type will be approved for tow-barless (TBL) airport tug operations. The upgrade will save time, money and remove the inconvenient drag of unwieldy airport towing maneuvers for operators, the manufacturer says.
Although the original design of the SSJ100 regional jet did not offer the TBL option, manufacturer Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) is currently preparing the necessary documentation to meet certification requirements for it.
The project is being carried out in close cooperation with the aircraft’s landing gear designer Safran Landing Systems (formerly Messier-Bugatty-Dowty), as well as with towing tractor manufacturer TLD. Such approvals will apply to the use of SCAC-certified tugs only.
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