The import substitution of systems, flight tests, and serial production of Russian aircraft must be accelerated. This was stated by the head of the Ministry of Transport, Andrey Nikitin, at a joint meeting with the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
According to him, the demand for domestic transportation is growing in Russia.
The launch of serial production of MS-21, SJ-100, and Tu-214 remains a priority.
However, Viktor Gorbachev, director of the "Airport" civil aviation association, found no reason for joy after the first flight of the serial MS-21. He believes that it is still necessary to establish real operation with passengers on board.
Also, the head of OAK, Vadim Badeha, noted that domestic passenger liners are capable of occupying up to 100% of the Russian aircraft fleet, completely displacing foreign equipment from Boeing and Airbus.