Iran Expects Deal on Russian Superjet 100 Planes at MAKS Air Show

Iran and Russia may sign an agreement on delivery of Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger planes as early as on Wednesday, a source in Iranian delegation at the MAKS-2015 air show outside Moscow said Tuesday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The Superjet 100 is a twin-engine regional passenger jet, which became commercially available in 2011.

Vatani did not disclose the details of the deal.

"The agreement on Sukhoi Superjet 100 deliveries could be signed here at the MAKS tomorrow if the negotiations are successful," Dr. Ali Vatani, the deputy for technology development of the scientific and technological department of presidential office told RIA Novosti.

Earlier Tuesday, Iran's Vice President Sorena Sattari told Sputnik that the country is interested in acquiring Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.