OREANDA-NEWS. The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 was officially delivered to Lao Central airline in the capital of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Vientiane.

The aircraft with manufacturer serial number 95026 arrived from Ulianovsk (Russia) to Wattay International Airport.

"The aircraft landed on Lao soil and delivered to Lao Central has become the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 having arrived to Southeast Asia for commercial operations. We are confident that Lao Central will benefit from operations of SSJ100 along its route network while passengers will enjoy comfort of the aircraft cabin", said SCAC President Andrey Kalinovsky.

Lao Central is planning to operate Sukhoi Superjet 100 both in domestic and international routes from Laos to Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Ming, Singapore and other destinations in Southeast Asia.

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Lao Central signed a contract for delivery of three SSJ100 in March 2011 with an option for six aircraft of this type in a 93 seats two-class configuration.

In December 2012 the SSJ100 has already achieved its Type Certificate by the Laos Civil Aviation Authority, confirming compliance of the aircraft to the certification requirements of Laos and allowing the export to Laos and operation by Laos airlines without restrictions.