Russian aviation: real progress or imitation of success?
Russian aviation: real progress or imitation of success? Introduction The recent successful flight of a Superjet aircraft with Russian PD-8 engines was presented in the Russian media as a landmark event in the history of domestic aviation. However, in order to objectively assess the significance of this achievement, it is important to consider it in the context of the general situation in the Russian aviation industry, compare it with international standards and analyze the real pace of development of the aviation industry in Russia. Why is it important to analyze this event? Import substitution and the reality of production – Is Russia really capable of independently producing competitive aircraft engines? How much does current achievement reflect real progress? Comparison with world leaders – What production volumes and technological level do Boeing, Airbus and Chinese COMAC demonstrate? Is Russia lagging behind, and if so, by how much? Long term prospects – Is Russian aviat...