Source Life Extension Studies for SSJ100 Have Started

The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has opened a tender to extend the service life of SSJ100 aircraft. The ministry is conducting studies aimed at increasing the reliability of the aircraft and maintaining flight suitability.

Scraper SystemMay 13, 2026, 06:28 PM

Source Life Extension Studies for SSJ100 Have Started

The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has initiated a tender process for research and development projects aimed at extending the service life of SSJ100 aircraft. The ministry plans to work on improving the reliability features of the aircraft, extending the current source life, and maintaining flight suitability.

The tender announcement was published on April 28 on the official government procurement portal. It is noted that the maintenance and repair of the French-Russian joint-made engines are the most critical challenges within the project. The safe and efficient operation of these engines stands out as a key factor in extending the service life of the aircraft.

The current usage sources of SSJ100 aircraft vary between 10,000 and 15,000 flights depending on the equipment configuration. The ministry aims to increase this number to allow the aircraft to serve longer. This is important both for reducing maintenance costs and increasing fleet efficiency.

The tender results and the technical solutions to be implemented have not yet been finalized. The ministry plans to make official statements about the progress of the studies and the results to be obtained. If the project is successfully completed, the operational life of SSJ100 aircraft could be significantly extended.

These developments are considered part of Russia's efforts to increase the sustainability of domestically and jointly produced aircraft in the aviation sector. The progress of the process and technical details will be followed through relevant official announcements.

Source Life Extension Studies for SSJ100 Have Started