Airspace Bans, Leases Canceled, Partnerships Terminated: Russian Aviation Crushed

[@kevinheard8364]

A kudo for the very respectful reference to the human toll at 00:11 . Great channel, great videos

[@SAMann729]

How pissed some of those passengers must have been just getting ready to land and you gotta go back to where you came from.

[@SYNtemp]

Well, you can imagine some half of them not wanting to be at the target airport anymore, so would wery wellcome the return...

[@Belchmaster41]

the worst of it is: having to keep your 😷 on from time of boarding-arrival/touchdown at your destination

[@gearzone26111]

That's government logic with an infant brain.

[@BillinHungary]

Mentour Pilot did a video on his Mentour Now channel in which he projected the entire demise of Soviet Aviation. Besides the repossession of leased aircraft, he highlighted the impact of the spare parts ban. Since he is a pilot he was able to expand on the ripple effect of the sanctions. Airplanes require constant maintenance, and Aeroflot's main high-level maintenance facility is in Germany - they have no such equivalent in Russia. And even their own Russian-built airliners have Pratt & Whitney engines, which means that even those planes will soon suffer from the inability to replace key components in those engines. And, failure to maintain aircraft at regular intervals can result in de-certification from international agencies which would then prohibit those airplanes from flying international routes.

[@charfras4767]

Mentour pilot takes forever to explain EVERYTHING. I always forget why I clicked on his videos half way thru them

[@virkony]

@@charfras4767 It was on Mentor Now. I.e. shorter and less of storytelling style.

[@Chrisp707-]

It’s sad the people who don’t want this war are amongst the worst affected.

[@doujinflip]

Unfortunately it'd be worse to take direct action with your own military and further escalate the conflict. So far the next best alternative is convincing the adversary's domestic audience to revolt over the collapse of prosperity.

[@Chrisp707-]

@@doujinflip they already have been doing that. That’s what makes it sad

[@Chrisp707-]

@@doujinflip worst part is over there you revolt 9/10 the penalty is death

[@Matt-fl8uy]

The Russian people need to stand up to Putin.

[@Moojingles_]

@@Matt-fl8uy they've tried and it hasn't gone very well...

[@davidshakespeare9767]

Wonder if Russian airlines will permanently loose their “slots” at some EU airports?

[@mustafashulqamy1844]

Very likely. I can see it happening.

[@ocgcoopers4862]

Yea it is likely. I hope they do

[@scarecrow108productions7]

You mean hubs? I guess so

[@SYNtemp]

Hopefully!

[@metatechnologist]

Russians have started to bomb neighborhoods and people indiscriminately. My guess this will happen soon.

[@jfmezei]

I have not checked, but with the fall of soviet unions, many Easterm-USA to Asia flights became possible due to the ability to fly over Russia (in particular NYC-Singapore). I have to assume these routes are no longer possible and curious to see how airlines such as Cathay, Singapore, United etc are coping with loss of that important polar route over Russia.

[@TXnine7nine]

Cathay and Singapore Air wouldn’t be effected since their respective countries haven’t instituted Russian aircraft bans. If you look on FlightRadar24 nowadays it’s far more than just Russian aircraft over Russia. You just won’t see any aircraft from USA, Canadian, EU or other countries that have banned Russian planes.

[@lemonflavorclorox7389]

@@TXnine7nine and to add to that, the major middle eastern carriers like Emirates, Ethiad and Qatar are also still operating direct Dubai/Doha to Sam Francisco/Los Angeles/Seattle route. They are polar routes, so typically go over Russia. Still operating.

[@MyChilepepper]

Until they got shot like MH17

[@seraphina985]

@@lemonflavorclorox7389 Not to forget Japanese airlines either, this is actually why it is still possible to book LHR-HND via British Airways. They have a codeshare with JAL and the Japanese flagged aircraft are still able to fly the route but BA of course cannot as Western Europe to Eastern Asia cut pretty much right through the middle of Siberia which is far far too large to avoid.

[@nntflow7058]

Cathay and Singapore took Neutral stance on this war. They would still be allowed to fly through Russia. Most European Airlines would just copy Emirates flight paths instead, going down to Middle East before flying east to Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan or southeast to Singapore, Thailand, etc. The flight time would be similar to Emirates flights minus the stopover time.

[@737Garrus]

The Antonov 225 Mriya's rapid unplanned disassembly broke my heart, but damages can be repaired. I would love if Ukraine repaired the Antonov 225.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Nobody knows the actual condition; some are calling it "destroyed". Unlikely that the income generated from it would offset the price of building from scratch.

[@dexon777]

@@UncleKennysPlace there is a video of plane burning on twitter. No way legend back to fly again.

[@tenkloosterherman]

@@dexon777 Terrible loss. There was a rumour of an unfinished second airframe, but even if that is true it would take years to complete it.

[@byloyuripka9624]

anything can be repaired its the economics that we cant be sure of

[@힐만94]

of all the planes in the world, Mriya deserves to be in museum for her retirement, but to have her destroyed like this made me uneasy.... just wondering why Antonov/HeavyLift would not "rescue" her to safety when the tension was still on the rise, even airlines like Bees had more logic decision to store all its aircrafts before it's too late...

[@mariusmeyer14]

First COVID now SOVIET ....ugh.

[@johngray3449]

So what you didn't get the message that governments and media lie to everybody for over two years, and yet you believe what they say about Russia, NATO is to blame, Ukraine is meant to be a buffer country.

[@StaticImage]

@@johngray3449 HAH! I knew there would be a comment just like this before I even clicked on view comment. You predictable little birds.

[@petrvalis3931]

As already written below by my fellow Czech, please stick with Czech Republic and you can't confuse us with Chechnya (can be offended to the Czech people specially these times).

[@rjfaber1991]

It helps if people just pronounce it _check-ia_ as it's supposed to, instead of _che-chia..._

[@janjan55555]

Yeah Czech people have no honor!

[@grahamnash9794]

LONG LIVE UKRAINE

[@mikegee729]

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

[@rahulasokan3938]

Support for russia

[@grahamnash9794]

I agree whole heatedly. These draconian sanctions won't affect Putin. But the decent people of Russia. Let's hear it for the Russian victims too.

[@harrietharlow9929]

❤ ❤ to 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🌻 🌻 from 🇺🇸 🇺🇸! Slava Ukraini!!!

[@wolfswinkel8906]

Ukraine is dying. Nearly a million casualties just for Zelensky's ego.

[@beringstraitrailway]

In order for sanctions to achieve the goal the goal of ending the war, most of the new sanctions enacted after the invasion, should be connected to a statement saying the sanctions will be removed the moment that the Russian military is removed from Ukraine.

[@helmutzollner5496]

Very interesting compilation of the whole impact of the sanctions on Aviation. Thank you.

[@devariemckoy5176]

This is very bad for aviation . We shouldn't have to live in a world where we need gun to protect ourselves.

[@someoneuser9646]

I can't help but wonder how are leasers supposed to step foot on Russia when Putin's in charge. He also said Russia will not return the leased aircraft so any ideas?

[@mickboakes7023]

Brilliant report on the current aviation situation. Thanks, will keep tuned🇬🇧

[@mrtech2259]

The world is a crazy place.

[@triple777seven]

How do governments 'take appropriate enforcement actions' to insure their airspace isn't violated?

[@novembertheduck3575]

@@alunesh12345 Perfect answer. Thank you very much for the clarification.

[@nelsonricardo3729]

@@alunesh12345 That's a lovely fairy tale.

[@nelsonricardo3729]

@@novembertheduck3575 Are you out of your freaking mind?

[@GreenStarTech]

In Russia they shoot them down; elsewhere they intercept them and force them too turn around or land.

[@veezerrscharnhorst]

@@GreenStarTech yes this is the most probable action. Sending couple jets is enough for majority of cases

[@mrsporty9669]

Too hard sanctions can fire back, Siberian airspace are world's most valuable. Flights from Europe to Far East Will need overnight

[@stevengalloway8052]

😠 Good. I hope nothing goes through Russian airspace, and Russia isn't allowed to fly their planes over anyone else's airspace as long as Russia is in Ukraine... 😠

[@leotard2536]

You're pronouncing 'Czechia' wrong. It's still the same 'ch' as the word 'Czech,' which you do pronounce well.

[@matthiashoffmann4012]

This is not a “situation” in Ukraine but a war waged by Russia

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

That doesn't make it "not a situation," actually.

[@toom2141]

yes the language of this yt channel is just disgusting

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

@@toom2141: There's nothing "disgusting" about calling that a situation. It IS one. Everything around us is in some kind of situation. It doesn't automatically mean anything of great concern or diminution from a great concern, etc.

[@Peizxcv]

I’ll call it a Russian counter attack against NAZI expansion if that makes you feel better

[@osasunaitor]

@@Peizxcv no russian bots here, please.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Many of the planes wouldn't have fuel for a full return flight.

[@ralfmaca5930]

Hopefully they can take off with tanks fueled to the brim to take more fuel off the russians

[@andrewcunnison6975]

Some serious hits. Feel so bad for the innocent.... Sigh

[@100brucebrown]

Great details in a very fast changing situation. Thank You

[@kwankim1443]

"Conflict erupted?" You mean when Russia invaded?

[@thefreshmaker001]

@Юрий & Ко that is not a reason for war.

[@bcnmanhattan5022]

@Юрий & Ко You choose to not mention that Ukraine had free elections and chose politicians that wanted the country join the (relatively) free Europe instead of being in an authoritarian Russian block. Look at the Russians protesting the war and how they are treated by the Putin's state.

[@bcnmanhattan5022]

@Юрий & Ко Fake

[@kwankim1443]

@Юрий & Ко I'm surprised KZbin isn't blocked in Russia yet

[@kwankim1443]

@Юрий & Ко you should boycott KZbin 🇺🇦

[@ocgcoopers4862]

We will miss you Mryia 🖖

[@kingsleydawes7244]

Time to boot Aeroflot from Sky Team

[@tenkloosterherman]

On the way. It has been kicked out of the international booking system too. Back to paper tickets for them, although they can't fly anywhere.

[@ronjones1077]

Excellent information

[@MurderPrime_Editz]

God, this is horrible

[@deven6518]

They canceled flights to Russia and closed their airspace to Russian flights. Russia closed its airspace to all. The flights that turned back was due to this. The odd thing is that most of these companies use Russian airspace to conduct travel through Asia. Some of these European companies are down 20% already and flight times and prices are only going to go up. It seems odd but Russia is a big big piece of land and going around is a long long flight

[@Matt-fl8uy]

Yes, but Russia charged a significant fee for allowing those flights to use Russian airspace to more directly connect between Europe and Asia. By closing their airspace it harms their economy as well.

[@alfastur6833]

Anchorage, in Alaska will be winner in this situation. Flights between Europe and Asia will be longer, but they will not be stopped. Meanwhile, with no maintenance and spare parts, flights within Russia would come to a halt.

[@deven6518]

@@alfastur6833 kinda. Some will now have to take connecting flights because carriers don't operate within the available regions. Slot if flights will be stopped because it's no longer economically sound, or safe for that matter because you're now going to be flying past zones with terrorist activity and some proper mountain ranges. It's a lose lose lose for all but those selling the gas

[@IFHD350]

There has been new videos about the An225. it shows it completely destroyed.

[@tenkloosterherman]

R.I.P. An-225.

[@yannickvorwerk-1stracer-49]

But the tail section of Mriya is still intact... maybe the airframe can be still used...

[@Ezquister]

What about an AN-225B? New engines, new materials and a completely new avionic system?

[@tenkloosterherman]

@@Ezquister Somewhere in 2040?

[@Ezquister]

@@tenkloosterherman Hope sooner, but i think would be nicer a restyle of the Mryia

[@scarecrow108productions7]

So as the engines. Might use as spares for the 124s

[@antonallen8972]

I wonder what will happen to the remaining A350's that Aeroflot had on order?

[@RFD7BL]

@@GoldenEDM_2018 lol

[@syafiqrizuan5588]

Most likely going for Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. Airbus won't deliver the A350s to Aeroflot anymore.

[@Markus22MUC]

Today I saw 2 planes by Nordwind Airlines flying from Russia to Cancun and Punta Cana. Will they be able to fly back or are the planes going to be seized? Anyone knows something? I heard that one plane from Nordwind has been seized in Mexico already. The planes are registered in Bermuda tho, so I don´t know how that affects that.

[@emilio2647]

StalkingGeek I heard Russian registered yachts and cargo ships are also being seized if they sail in the the Atlantic or near EU countries.

[@stevendegiorgio3143]

It's soo sad that the Antinuv 225 is destroyed.This is truly cruel of the Russians.That plane was a one of a kind.I hope we can rebuild it.I heard there a spare fuselage in Ukraine,that would be a great head start.

[@0401asdf]

the 2nd fuselage is unfortunately also destroyed :(

[@joshuadelafuent3]

@@0401asdf NOOOOOOOOOOO

[@harrietharlow9929]

@@0401asdf Aww we MAN! That stinks. That was one awesome plane.

[@ronduncan9527]

The first thing an enemy goes for is your airfield’s. So don’t understand why they didn’t get the AN225 to another country before it started! Ukraine International was smart enough to move some 737’s. Guess they forgot one of the coolest jets on earth!

[@magical_catgirl]

The AN-225 was parked up near Kiev undergoing maintenance. It apparently took some damage during its last flight. It couldn't depart because it didn't have all its engines installed.

[@markgarin6355]

Not getting the leased aircraft if you don't let them go out and get repossessed.

[@alanc6781]

Excellent news. All countries should do the same.

[@vedantgorivale6061]

Despite the war ongoing, I am confident that Ukraine will stand again on its feet and rebuild the AN - 225 Mriya. Hope the war stops soon and Ukraine will be again a peaceful country.🥲🥲

[@bibhanshu82]

That was made by USSR and Ukraine has no capability left to build

[@AguadillaCGN]

wonder why they not bring the Antonov outside of the country

[@sethirium9542]

poor mriya.. she looks so gorgeous! wished i could see her in person , the dream itself

[@HiSteOfMnd]

AB and Boeing needs to step up and cut all ties.

[@MarcusNesbitt4]

Good idea! Aeroflot don't have any outstanding orders with Boeing, but still have 16 A350-900s on order. Rossiya has no orders for either whilst S7 has order for 13 Max 8 and 1 A321Neo

[@luigiweegee7152]

@@alunesh12345 stop forcing people to be Christian,even though i’m not christian,i know it’s a sin to force people to it.

[@tenkloosterherman]

@@luigiweegee7152 Don't feed the troll. Just report it.

[@osasunaitor]

I know that Simple Flying is just trying to stay neutral in politics, but using mild terms like "Ukrainian situation" or "issue" seems like a massive understatement and a disrespect to the people of Ukraine who are suffering and dying. Russia has conducted an act of *invasion* and *war,* let's call things by their name please.

[@danharold3087]

More like this. Although accurate terms like invasion and war are inflammatory. This is a civil aviation channel and if such terms were used it would shift the focus away and the aviation content and focus would suffer.

[@valthiriansunstrider2540]

@@danharold3087 No. Calling it something other than a war and an invasion is called lying. The "neutrality" of lying about what is actually happening in order to stay "neutral" is an assertive political stance, and is far more inflammatory than simply calling it what it is.

[@bcnmanhattan5022]

@Юрий & Ко There you go again. Just babling nonsense.

[@hepphepps8356]

@Юрий & Ко Why are you rambling on about small historic details? Pathetic! There is a full on criminal invasion, breaking every international law there is being performed by the fascist bandit state of Russia right now. That is ALL that counts.

[@johnm7267]

What about the 14,000 ethnic Russian Ukrainians that were murdered by the Nazi Asov battalions, before Russia went in to stop it

[@robbinmizushima5907]

Aigoo. Rest In Peace Antonov 225. And Aish aigoo aigoo. I hate wars. On the contrary, at least so far, no commercial jets have been shot down. Ugh I don’t want another Malaysia Airlines 17, Iran Air 655, and Korean Air 007.

[@harrietharlow9929]

I join you in that. More than enough civilian airliners have been shot down.

[@AffordBindEquipment]

do you seriously think that Putin will allow the leased planes out of the country?

[@mbak7801]

Not a problem. The ban remains until they pay for the aircraft. If they remain isolated for years then fine. I wish there was a way they could be isolated forever. Then the rest of the world can just get on with life and being civilised.

[@AffordBindEquipment]

@@mbak7801 why would they pay billions for aircraft they can't service (main service hub is in Germany) nor get parts for? The reason they lease them is because they can't afford to buy them. this guy explains it pretty good: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6PKemedd5qKaNE He also has a follow up video on Russia seizing the planes.

[@michaelmccarthy9411]

What exactly does Aercap is an Irish based company mean? Is it not an Irish company? Where is it registered then?

[@mateuszzimon8216]

It's based in Ireland, but most planes is registered in Bermuda (VQ- VP-)

[@maxb4074]

All those innocent Ukrainian soldiers and citizens and all those Russian soldiers dying. So sad.

[@johnm7267]

The Asov Nazi battalions are not innocent they have killed 14,000 people in Donbass.

[@litaliaelamigliore911]

Will be they be removed from skyteam ? Because they were one of the reasons why Alitalia had been bankrupt and now this thing so they should be removed from skyteam alliance rn

[@ILoveQazaqstan]

Maybe

[@jaybee9269]

Pity one can’t buy stock in Anchorage…

[@duoonp]

It's not just a "situation in Ukraine" as you call it, It is Russian agression against Ukraine called war!

[@stischer47]

Ah yes, the "situation" in Ukraine. Not a "war" but a "situation", similar to the "situation" in Poland on 1 SEP 1939.

[@Jack_The_Ripper_Here]

Hope there's going to be a situation in Putin's house

[@bcnmanhattan5022]

@Юрий & Ко Ukraine did NOT attack Iraq, Libya, Yugoslavia.

[@hepphepps8356]

@Юрий & Ко Ukraine. A sovereign, democratic, stable nation in the middle of europe was attacked last week by criminal, totalitarian Russia. Children are being killed as we speak. Why are you trying to talk about something else?

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

@Юрий & Ко shut up

[@hepphepps8356]

@Юрий & Ко 140 countries in the UN condemned the russian attack. The free press of the entire world are covering what is happening 24/7 from the ground. But you choose to listen to the state controlled press of a country that doesn’t allow opposition or demonstration. The actions of russia is 100% comparable to germany’s actions in september 1939. The world at large, with a lot more information than you are allowed to see, compare Putin to Hitler.

[@raa729]

Fantastic issue

[@BlueSky-ub4fx]

Now COME on!! It was such an AWESOME video, until at 5:15 the electronic hi-hat began 😨😨😖😖😩😩

[@peterwakeman9930]

Not great for passenger who get stranded with banking problems

[@DrEbrahimNelsonBadjie]

A bit strange because a plane on final approach can't return back normaly to its origin..... The fuel would not be enaugh so this is strange

[@Tampa0123456789]

I bet the industry had spelled a situation unfolding. The USA president had been warning about an invasion for weeks but everyone said he was going seinal or was trying to get support for his politicians. I bet many airlines were carrying extra fuel.

[@ondrejkonopasek9363]

Its Czechia, not CHECHIA. But y'all do the best if you just stick to Czech Rep.

[@sigor2011]

I dont understand why Ukraine did not fly out Mria out of the country like they did with other passenger jets.very sad.

[@adub1300]

It’s heavy and expensive and probably only has 1 crew. It’s not an aircraft you can spin up and fly on short notice.

[@sigor2011]

@@adub1300 don't think it was a reason. Probably just hopped for the best instead of preparing for the worst. Just needed a 30 minutes flying at most, unless it was taken apart for maintenance, fuel itself is cheap for what it is.

[@luigiweegee7152]

@@sigor2011 the reason that it was in maintenance,i think 1 engine was dismantled for maintenance

[@sigor2011]

@@luigiweegee7152 bummer. One would think can still fly with 5 when empty. But maybe other parts were out as well.

[@dexon777]

An 225 had a problem with it’s landing gear.

[@robindowse7893]

What would happen if one of these planes broke the air ban ??? Its not like anyone's going to shot down a civilian plane with people on board ??? Or would they ????

[@mbak7801]

Russia has done this and the fighter pilots description of seeing children looking at him through the windows and how proud he was to have shot it down is on the web if not on youtube. A bit like when a Russian sub Captain had a statue built in his honour when he sank a German liner with 9000 refugees on it. They have form.

[@biaowu5901]

Why Antonov 225 Mriya wasn't relocated?

[@magical_catgirl]

Its last flight was a month ago. It was undergoing maintenance in Kiev and was not able to fly when Russia invaded.

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

Tank vs Bank

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

What about it?

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

@@HelloKittyFanMan. look what happen to Putin'$ Billionaire$ row

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

@@stradivarioushardhiantz5179: I don't know. What do you mean?

[@erdansa]

i can't belive that the An-225 was destroyed by russia

[@arshianajafi1690]

Same thing have happened for Iran.

[@rockerjim8045]

Are any Russian planes held outside Russia ?

[@nurrizadjatmiko21]

My god. 2 years after covid begin, War against Ukraine and Russia rages on.😔

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

Nah, just war against Ukraine.

[@eat_a_dick_trudeau]

Its a nicely timed distraction.

[@panjimoulana]

Will it impact the Irkut MC-21 orders as well?

[@charfras4767]

Last I checked the only orders for Comac and MC outside of China or Russia is Iran. With all the shortcuts China and Russia historically have taken in building things I would never board a jet made by either country. would you?

[@sadiporter2966]

It will likely result in a significant increase in russia orders.

[@nictamer]

Enginelsss MC21.

[@sadiporter2966]

@@nictamer I think the engine is supposed to be ready in 2yrs.

[@panjimoulana]

@@nictamer aren't they using P&W1400G options for the global market?

[@beringstraitrailway]

Close the airspace over Ukraine!

[@joydasgupta9445]

If russia refuses to return the aircrafts back what can EU do?

[@bibhanshu82]

Most of the people don't have e idea that Russia has very advanced aero space industry. It will be blessing to them.

[@terjeoseberg990]

What do they do if Russian airplanes violate their airspace? Shoot them down? Scramble some jets, force them to land, then confiscate the plane? What?

[@BigPops757]

Why did Aeroflot cancel flights to Mexico?

[@welove2134]

having no access to Canadian and US airspace make these flights difficult

[@BigPops757]

@@welove2134 but what about the Pacific. They have 777s

[@welove2134]

@@BigPops757 they can but it will probably need to stop in like Vladivostok to refuel and even then avoiding US airspace is a pain

[@magical_catgirl]

They can't use Canadian or US airspace. Along with the the EU ban, that prevents their use of almost the entire northern hemisphere besides their own airspace. EU nations and Canada control the Oceanic airspace in the North Atlantic. The US controls most of the airspace in the north Pacific. In order to get to Mexico, while avoiding current airspace bans, they'd have to route south over the middle east and Africa, dip south of the equator to cross the Atlantic, then fly over Brazil.

[@JeanClaudeCOCO]

@@welove2134 they’ll need navigation through US air traffic control to get to Mexico. Also because of Alaska, Guam and Hawaii the United States have a large chunk of the pacific under its control including the known flight path.

[@cz4lex521]

Btw you are saying czechia wrong

[@bruceabrahamsen221]

Shut them down.

[@littleredcurious5044]

Damn !!

[@BeckerFlag]

I appreciate the videos your channel does, but please stop trying to be politically correct. Its not a 'situation', its a full on war against Ukraine.

[@beetooex]

This is a different politically correct. It's pandering to an evil dictatorship. I wonder what connection this channel has to Russia?

[@ronjon7942]

Not always easy with a worldwide audience and a world of perspectives. In fairness, though, and a nod to you, Long Haul’s newer videos do refer to Russia’s actions as war.

[@johntaylor3298]

2 and half years later, Russia has become mighty strong with over 15,000 sanctions and became the 4th largest economy in the world, how is that possible

[@christiaanvieweg5342]

Exactly! I agree with you. 16,000 sanctions mean nothing to Russia because they have the resources.

[@adamrameli1990]

Cool

[@sswwaaggyyzadar]

Russia might as well add more deadly Tupolev-154/134 aircraft back

[@mmichaelnowell1512]

With nothing but Russian on them,and only to operate in Russia (who loves baby)

[@MarcosElMalo2]

@Юрий & Ко it will take years to regain the capability and even more years to rebuild Russian airline fleets. Where is the capital to do this? Russian will barely have enough money to feed its own people.

[@neilclark8087]

@Юрий & Ко The USSR was a poor developing country, with miserable living conditions, no competitive economy and bankrupt in the end. That's why not a single former soviet republic shed a tear on the implosion of the USSR, except your President Putin, the dwarf. No the WEST won't scare you but sanctions will through your economy back into medival age within 1 year

[@Botbien123]

I just wonder will SkyTeam kick Aeroflot that will be a big hit

[@herego1959]

Hmm.really!

[@airlineshow]

Don’t understand why both OneWorld and Skyteam have remained silent on their Russian member airlines, S7 and Aeroflot? What are they waiting for? Cancel their memberships

[@jimjefftube]

So so sad!

[@BonnieTheBunnyOnYT]

The Bans started on my bday!?

[@AeroBennett855]

Would Russian aviation be extinct as a result of the war in Ukraine

[@Tampa0123456789]

Can't wait to see the ( Holier than thou ) in the comments section. When their big countries do bad its a different set of standards. Anyway so frustrating to see these politicians playing their never ending games of chess . They are rotten to the core.

[@jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866]

are any Russian aircraft grounded outside of Russia, as a result of not being able to take off into the airspace above?

[@user-bw5pp6vd7l]

I saw that one Aeroflot is still in the Geneva airport.

[@reinerzufall8937]

2 or 3 AN-124 are in Leipzig, Germany from Volga-Dnepr Airlines

[@unrealist6967]

Is this a low quality copy of mentour pilot's channel?

[@unclesquirrel6951]

Personally I blame squirrels

[@arctic_haze]

It is not "ongoing situation in Eastern Europe" but Russian aggression on Ukraine. Why not call things what they really are?

[@rajnikantsharma]

Some of the comments: A classic case of the charcoal calling the stove black. I wonder how many Russian haters here criticized their own countries for invading/bombing Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia,....

[@Tampa0123456789]

@Raj that's exactly why I came today . . to read the comments. All the ( Holier than tho ) in the comments.

[@harrietharlow9929]

@@Tampa0123456789 You are engaging in whataboutism. The subject is Ukraine.

[@borisaverbukh231]

All Russia laughing about this "smart decision" 1. Lease termination was initiated by leasing company. This is means company should pay fine (by international law), or internatoional law work only one way? 2. Leasing company shoud send crew for all aircraft to Russia, wich way? 3. In moment acceptance by crew this aircraft not Russian any more, how its can fly in Russian aerspace?

[@MarcosElMalo2]

They won’t pay a fine because there are force majeure clauses in the contract that cover this. The leasing companies are contractually allowed to terminate the contracts. There is no violation of international law because of these standard clauses.

[@jovanholland36]

Dang it i was really hoping to see a aeroflot A350

[@eliasdircie6268]

Possibly due to the rise in oil,before falling aeroflot the european airlines they will fall mainly the low cost,and the Natiionals ones The futures oul Brent Price is up of USD $ 200.This Time EU will not see it on TV.Things will be much more exciting!!!.

[@alooga555]

I bet China is more than willing to supply Russia with parts for the Boeing and Airbus jets.

[@tenkloosterherman]

Russia can't pay for them, because they were booted out of SWIFT. No payments, no supplies.

[@alooga555]

@@tenkloosterherman Contrary to MSM reports, both Sberbank and the banking arm of Gazprom still have SWIFT access.

[@moilol9424]

@@tenkloosterherman they can use Chinese payment system.

[@susanhodges9447]

Well, well, this is all wrong, because if you look at Flight Radar24 I saw three aircraft from Moscow to Telavive, flying over Poland on the 2nd March. So much for etc ect.

[@warmike]

@Siberian_Bear72 fun fact: not only do El Al still fly to Russia, they haven't even broken their codeshare with S7

[@andywilliams1971]

This is a whole lot worse for Russia than anybody else this is going to hurt

[@eddymichaels5486]

good 😃

[@ElaborateTiger]

I hope so

[@maxthelab8457]

Any russian over 40 is used to abject poverty so they won't be too bothered,

[@terry8014]

This is way too much. I don’t understand why people are so serious about this war. It’s not like the US has not declared any war before

[@mbak7801]

Putin is trying to destroy a country with long term friendly relations with Russia for 'kicks and giggles'. His public stated reason is he wants to control the entire country. After that he will want all the Warsaw Pact countries back. He is a KGB street thug and hit man who wants power and has a record of killing anyone in his way. Including countries now rather than political opponents.

[@rollvideo]

Recently I invited Vladimir Putin to a friendly chat over a “cup of tea”. He declined.

[@Johntb100]

The Telegraphelegraph🔴Vladimir Putin has resorted to using the same tactics Russia employed in propping up Bashar al-Assad in Syria, bombarding civilian areas in Ukraine

[@MichaelOKeefe2009]

Aeroflot? More like AeroFLOP! AeroFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOP