92 billion rubles will be invested in the production of domestic Tu-214s. Only one aircraft was produced in 2023.

While there are currently no passenger aircraft in operation of Russia massively break downOfficials are making grandiose statements about large-scale import substitution, which is just around the corner. It just needs more money.

The United Aircraft Corporation will be allocated 92 billion rubles over two years to "scale up production" of aircraft in Kazan. "The funds have been allocated," reported today the head of the UAC Yuri Slyusar during the visit Fishing season в TatarstanHe promised to build 115 Tu-214 passenger aircraft by 2030. That's about 19 aircraft per year. Promises had been made before: the Kazan Aviation Plant was supposed to build three aircraft in 2023, but only managed to once.

"They're lying to keep their jobs, because it's obvious they have the assembly plants, but the components are a disaster: avionics, hydraulics, engines, and many other things aren't available in sufficient quantities. What will they make the planes out of?"- говорил Honored Pilot of Russia Yuri Sytnik.

Earlier Putin claimed about plans to produce over 1 aircraft in Russia by 2030. However, in the fall, it became is known about two more postponements in the aviation industry program-2030: two SJs - to 2024, and Il-114 - to the end of 2025.

Meanwhile, the existing aircraft fleet is rapidly becoming unusable.

Number of aviation accidents in 2023 more than tripled More than double the previous year's figures. Experts believe most of the accidents are related to sanctions, which have cut off Russia from aircraft maintenance and spare parts supplies.

Airlines are forced cut flight personnel, and regional carriers asked extend the technical service life of aircraft because there is nothing to replace them with and major repairs are unprofitable.