The Russian flag carrier Aeroflot placed a repeat order for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional passenger jet, during the MAKS airshow being held in Moscow from July 18-23. A firm contract for 20 SSJ 100 aircraft was signed between United Aircraft Corp, Aeroflot and the VEB leasing company, in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The order will bring Aeroflot SSJ 100 fleet to 50,