The Russian aviation industry is preparing to ditch big manufacturers such as Boeing Co. and Airbus SE, aiming to focus on producing necessary aircraft locally.
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western countries imposed sanctions on Moscow that severely affected its aviation sector. Due to prevailing sanctions, Russia can’t secure the required spare parts to maintain its foreign-manufactured aircraft. Rostec, a state-owned defense conglomerate, is looking at the situation as an opportunity to boost local aircraft manufacturing.
