Minnihanov participated in a meeting on aviation development with Putin.

      Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development of domestic aviation at the Gromov Flight Research Institute. The meeting was attended by the President of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, as reported by the press service of the President of Tatarstan. The head of state emphasized the special significance of the aviation industry for Russia. The state of this industry affects transportation links, regional connectivity, and the convenience of citizens' movement. Putin noted that the ability to independently create military and civilian aircraft is a key indicator of technical and industrial sovereignty. Few countries possess such competencies, and Russia is among them. The President pointed out the need to enhance competencies and strengthen technological independence. As an example, he cited the situation with the MS-21 wing. The problem delayed the program by almost two years, but "Rosatom" managed to tackle the task. Putin also stated that the demand for air transportation is growing for both domestic and international flights. The task of the state and the aviation industry is to create conditions for increasing transportation volumes, enhancing safety, and improving comfort. A key condition is the increase in supplies of domestic aircraft. The President expressed confidence that through joint efforts, it will be possible to ensure that flights are primarily carried out on Russian aircraft. Photo: press service of the President of Tatarstan.