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Russia’s Sukhoi Plans to Set up Technical Support Center for its Civilian Jets in Saudi Arabia

A Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet is seen on the tarmac at the MAKS 2017 air show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, July 18, 2017. (Reuters)
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet is seen on the tarmac at the MAKS 2017 air show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, July 18, 2017. (Reuters)
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Russia’s Sukhoi Plans to Set up Technical Support Center for its Civilian Jets in Saudi Arabia

A Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet is seen on the tarmac at the MAKS 2017 air show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, July 18, 2017. (Reuters)
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet is seen on the tarmac at the MAKS 2017 air show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, July 18, 2017. (Reuters)

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) intends to set up a technical support center for its Super Jet SSJ100 in Saudi Arabia, revealed the company’s president Alexander Rubtsov.

He told Asharq Al-Awsat that the center will provide technical support to potential operators in the region.

He spoke of various cooperation options with Saudi companies, pointing to SCAC’s participation in the Saudi Airshow that recently concluded in Riyadh.

He said that it was a new experience for his firm, adding that it will bolster the aviation and space industry in the Kingdom.

On current and future cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Rubtsov said: “We believe that Saudi Vision 2030 will open new travel horizons in the country onboard short domestic flights.”

“Our short distance SSJ100 could play a role in this option,” he remarked.

Moreover, he said that Sukhoi civilian aircraft can enter the market in the region, which is why the company has approached Saudi partners.

He also predicted that the Saudi Airshow would grow in importance in the coming years to become one of the world’s premier aviation exhibits.

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Spot gold was up 0.5% to $3,339.99 per ounce, as of 0755 GMT. US gold futures gained 0.8% to $3,351.
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On Thursday, Trump said US would impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada and planned to impose blanket duties of 15% or 20% on most other trade partners, Reuters said.
This follows Wednesday's announcement of a 50% tariff on US copper imports and a similar levy on goods from Brazil, along with tariff notifications sent earlier to other trading partners.
Trump also said the European Union could receive a letter on tariff rates by Friday, throwing into question the progress of trade talks between Washington and the 27-nation bloc.
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Data on Thursday showed weekly jobless claims in the US fell unexpectedly to a seven-week low, indicating stable employment levels.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Thursday reiterated his belief the central bank could cut interest rates at its policy meeting later this month.
Meanwhile, Fed Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said two rate cuts remain on the table for this year.
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Elsewhere, spot silver rose 0.9% to $37.37 per ounce, platinum fell 1% to $1,346.81 and palladium climbed 1.3% to $1,156.44.