I mostly agree LeadSled, however what is this highly educated workforce going to do?
Reaserch money is very thin on the ground and usually has to be linked to immediate tangible economic return to be approved. We do not design, manufacture or export many products.
In aviation the industry is withering and not really attractive to young would be entrants. IMO it is directed by a hypocritcal, unpredictable, and dysfunctional regulator for the benefit of some dishonest operators at the expense of those who seek to do things properly.
Greedy