Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the important achievements in the aircraft engine industry, stating that 90% of production has been localized in this area. During a meeting with confidants as part of the election campaign, he noted significant progress, especially in the context of creating engines for Russian aircraft, including modern models such as the MC-21.
We have already done a lot. For example, in the field of aircraft engine construction. [...] In the field of aircraft engine construction, 90 percent is already a fully localized product.
Putin expressed confidence in the quality and efficiency of Russian aircraft engines, noting that the engine created for the MC-21 [PD-14 - development for the prospective medium-range Russian aircraft MC-21-310 from UAC, editor's note] surpasses certain models on the world market.
Modern, powerful, efficient, reliable.
Work on import substitution of engines for Ka-226T, Ka-62 and Ansat helicopters has reached the final stage. Earlier, the United Engine Corporation (UEC) announced the completion of all tests of the SJ-100 aircraft with Russian PD-8 engines and announced a plan for the production of power plants for aircraft and helicopters. This year, the enterprise, which is part of the Rostec structure, intends to produce 3118 aircraft engines, and next year UEC expects to transfer 3763 power plants to customers. The company also plans to install a robotic complex with AI at the stage of preliminary quality control of parts manufactured at the enterprise.
In addition, Putin noted successes in other areas of industry, such as transport and mechanical engineering, where localization has also reached high levels. Thus, according to information available to the president, mechanical engineering has been localized by 80%, while motor transport - by 70%.