Russia's Aviation Industry Hobbled by Managerial Interests
Russia's aviation industry is struggling to replace Boeing and Airbus with domestic passenger liners. The main obstacle, according to economist Mikhail Khazin, is not a lack of technology but rather the interests of managers who are hesitant to switch from foreign production.
Khazin pointed out that while Russia has the capability to create its own aircraft, certain representatives of the management apparatus may be intentionally hindering their development. This is because switching to domestic production risks significant financial losses for those involved in the current system.
The MC-21, Il-114-300, and Tu-214 are examples of Russian-made aircraft that are currently at different stages of implementation. However, their serial production is progressing slower than expected due to bureaucratic hurdles and constant changes to the project.
Khazin also noted that some managers may be motivated by personal interests rather than a desire for patriotic development. He mentioned that these individuals understand that starting domestic production would result in significant financial losses for their teams.