How Airspace Closures Work

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had an enourmous effect on global aviation. This video provides an overview of why this conflict affects air travel and how airlines adapt their routes in reaction to the ongoing conflict.
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Keywords: Donbas Ukraine Invasion Kyiv Kiew Kiev Russia Putin War Conflict Aviation Flights Flying Airplane Airlines Donetsk Luhansk Vladimir Sanction Restriction Government MH17 Crash Route Air Traffic Control

[@alexties6933]

I am still impressed by your videos style. If you look at how RealLifeLore and Wendover illustrate their videos, which do a good job already, you are just on still another level

[@Rascofresco11]

He's on Mustards level of detail. Hopefully he'll make an 1hr long video or a collaboration

[@PostWarKids]

So true. RealLifeLore and Wendover didn't show how there were other restrictions in other countries for state operators and operators. This one did and I have been wanting to know that.

[@mkilik666]

I literally came to say this. I genuinely think RealLifeLore puts minimum effort into his content compared to this

[@134343]

Indeed. I also like his calm style. Very Lemmino'esque.

[@schumzy]

interesting, red filter just annoyed me. stopped watching after I scrubbed to see if it persists

[@eringanley1796]

The visuals you make are just always so top notch - from the way you use maps, the 3d models, even the way you utilize colorization. I think the shot at 9:12 is especially cool how the planes look 2d but as you zoom in, they are actually 3d models

[@neoexplains]

Thanks! ;)

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@@neoexplains one question, it can't be that 515 jets only cost $10B right? Each of them should cost $100M at least?

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@@qikaigao3991didnt he say that they are rented

[@MidtownSkyport]

That transition at 13:50 too *chef's kiss*

[@vinslungur]

Bonkers visuals. Imagine being a KZbinr and having to compete with these channels...

[@A51Rene]

Great video! As someone working in flight operations for a major airline, you definitely nailed the explanation of the processes of airspace risk assessment which are now in place since MH17. One minor improvement: when you mention airspace, you visually highlight the countries. It would be better to highlight the actual FIR's. For example, this further narrows down the actual available corridor via Turkey and the Caucuses due to the fact that Rostov and Simferopol FIR's extend even further south over the Black Sea.

[@neoexplains]

Thanks! That's a great idea to overlay the FIR map. Will do that if I ever do a similiar video

[@papapeethehunks]

@@neoexplains sorry what's an FIR?

[@dbclass4075]

@@papapeethehunks Flight region information. Oversimplified, it is the area of airspace a country is responsible of. FIRs can extend beyond into small parts of oceans, and large countries can have multiple FIRs for better workload distribution.

[@dbclass4075]

@@neoexplains Small insignificant correction at 1:08. MH17 is a 777, a twinjet. Video depicted a quadjet.

[@papapeethehunks]

@@dbclass4075 if the acronym is FIR then that should be flight information region? Or should it FRI instead? Btw, large countries can have multiple FIRs so what determines between large and medium size? How would the likes of Metropolitan France be categorized or South Africa with the enclave of Lesotho inside it? Can countries have the same or overlapping FIRs?

[@casuallystalled]

this happened with the USSR and is one of the reasons why Alaska had big airports

[@tobyk.4911]

Also because of the more limited max. range of earlier planes, which made a refueling stop in Alaska necessary for many trans-pacific flights, for example between Japan (or Seoul or Hong Kong) and the contiguous USA - while more modern long-range passenger jets can fly such routes non-stop.

[@lukem_1254]

The transition at 12:40 was ond of the most creative things I have ever seen.

[@PostWarKids]

Guys, the transition from the map to the plane and the music 13:51 change was goosebumps editing.

[@andyc9902]

Wow

[@DomyanAlhaj]

LoL

[@sarahr.6520]

As a fellow Malaysian, it breaks my heart every time i hear about the tragedy of flight MH17. may you rest in peace.

[@dulguunjargal1199]

Mayasian Airlines have thw worst luck ever Having multiple aorcraft shot down Having a plane vanish without a trace Its hard out there

[@starstencahl8985]

@@dulguunjargal1199I was thinking about this the other day. How unlucky can a single airline be?

[@dulguunjargal1199]

@@starstencahl8985 I have no idea Someone probably put a voodoo curse on it or something

[@krio1267]

@@dulguunjargal1199 johnny test hates malaysia, comfirmed ( i am malay by the way, i actually dont like the show. )

[@realistromantic]

To be honest, we should notice that Malaysia airlines was one of the few airlines that decided not to reroute their flights over Ukraine in those days. They took a large risk to keep their routes the same. Looks like they have very low risk assessment and safety standards. I will think twice before buying the tickets for their flights

[@DanielKouba]

An absolute masterclass in production quality. As a video editor myself, I'm very impressed.

[@liammarra4003]

It was a Buk TELAR (Tarnsporter Erector Launcher And Radar), one of many vehicles that make up the "Buk" system. Which consists of acquisition/tracking/targeting radar vehicles, C&C vehicles, a number of TELAR (what most people think of when they hear "Buk" SAM, and what most people have seen and been shown) and TEL vehicles.

[@thedudeabides3138]

Not only is this a really well researched and narrated essay, but the accompanying visuals that compliment the narration are extremely well done. Thank you very much for conceiving this and making it for us. Immediate Like and Subscribe.

[@florisk.ios.6416]

I feel like this video is going to start slow, as right now it only has 2k views in an hour, but it will definetly blow up because it’s such High quality content!

[@iamsandhu8664]

55k views but this is my second video kf this channel

[@rishabhroxin5864]

Rip it didnt

[@adrianwolff2007]

This video is so well put together, its like an art.

[@jk-gb4et]

Damn the last 3 years have just been sucker punches to the airline industry covid, rising fuel prices, and now having to take longer routes.

[@tedyu1735]

12:39 That transition is goddamn smooth.

[@nneddenn6207]

Stunning visuals, great detail and narrative. Great work! Subscribing & watching

[@jonseilim4321]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe you've change the titles of both this and the previous video? For me, I avoided both videos because the titles sounded clickbait-ish and I was so sick and tired of the endless mainstream media "ghost of Kyiev" style regurgitating blargh. Now that I've actually watched this video you've turned out to be very impartial in your reporting and the animations are absolutely world class, this video deserves millions of views and I hope she does better now!

[@seanlochiyat5335]

As a exchange student in the US, now I need to take the world longest distance commercial flight since the closer of Russian air space. It took me 17 hours from New York to Hong Kong !!!!!!

[@ld9124]

But NYC TO HKG flights are never over Russia? You either connect through the west cost or, when there is a direct flight, they’ll fly over the pacific which is faster!

[@seanlochiyat5335]

@@ld9124 First, there isn’t cross pacific flights. And all flights from US to HKG via Canada, the Arctic, Russia and China in the past. Now they all fly along the Russian air space after Alaska and through the sea of japan and east China causing a much indirect and long flight.

[@canadianaviator]

@@seanlochiyat5335 East Sea*

[@heidirabenau511]

Sea of Japan/East Sea

[@ld9124]

@@seanlochiyat5335 that maybe true for northern cities. But leaving out of SFO or LAX might not.

[@seans6999]

Your voice snd videos are calming

[@AidenTheAviator]

8:56 I live in Toronto and there's been a Volga-Dnepr Airlines Antonov 124 impounded at Pearson airport since the invasion started. It landed just before it began and was unlucky to be here when Canada banned all Russian registered aircraft. It's been sitting on the ramp at the airport for months now, racking up a hefty parking bill.

[@blackmusik109]

Does canada have squatters rights?🤔 Asking for friend😉

[@krishshah3974]

I remember seeing this airplane from either the 401 or the 403 (can't remember) and thought it was probably impounded because of the Russian flag on the plane. nice to see someone else also noticed it

[@TaliyahP]

@@blackmusik109 Hey if they can steal our planes we should be able to steal theirs

[@nahuelma97]

It's very doubtful that the parking bill will ever be paid tho 😂

[@Sasha11711]

Wasn't this plane sent to Ukraine recently?

[@hyljix]

You could have mentioned the non-stop flight from Helsinki to Tokyo by Finnair. It was the first airline to open the arctic route

[@kenosabi]

Did it fly through a war zone?

[@Michael500ca]

Good video. I am impressed. Keep up the good work!

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

The aviation industry’s own Suez Canal.

[@justingabriele3881]

I'm very early on this one. You make ridiculously good videos

[@hoogyoutube]

The Goat

[@timmyjones1921]

Thank You.

[@nicodemusmaurits8684]

thanks for making your video dark mode friendly

[@stefanocanavese6102]

Last month I flew from Bergamo Airport to Helsinki Vantaa and it seems that the most convenient route for that flight would be to cross through Kaliningrad Oblast, which, as stated by this video, cannot happen because of the no fly zone. However, the flight length was the same as it was before the Russia/Ukraine conflict. I’m very curious to know if I actually crossed through Russia or not…

[@najmiaiman2614]

MH17 🇲🇾😢

[@andyc9902]

Yeah Malaysia 🇲🇾 had two disasters

[@Fenn3k]

very good and interesting video! thank you

[@EyeTech21]

the rising price of oil will likely affect all airline ticket prices, even on domestic routes.

[@hamakaze1364]

+1 sub incredibly well done narrative essay

[@sasmalprasanjit2764]

Good Video. I waited Long for Neo to upload related to Airspace Closure in Ukraine and Russia

[@StarryNightPianoClassics]

Wonderful graphics

[@Lijearion]

With the restricted Europe-Asian flight corridor it must be a contributor as to why the UAE's airport has become so busy.

[@ruesaintdenis]

great reporting

[@Kokurorokuko]

Very nice visuals and sound design! It feels like a HITMAN or COD briefing.

[@ryanphlps]

13:50 THAT TRANSITION IS INSANE

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

Nice video.

[@user-cd4bx6uq1y]

Very cool

[@thavionhawkmkii4509]

Your map is giving me so many C&C vibes.

[@jerrybob700]

Ur voice is fabulous!

[@queeny5613]

Awesome

[@Cloudsurfer69]

heya - anyone know what program is used here for these insane animations?? recently got into editing and the likes and its clear from not only watching, but the comments from much smarter people that me in the comments too; this is just beautiful to watch and would be a gold standard for someone like me. this video is everything i would like to be able to produce some day. inspiration is a currency like no other, thank you for enriching me today with this video

[@iamsandhu8664]

Found yet?

[@placeholder7753]

update me if u found ittttt

[@charmingchiru6734]

i dont think so indian airlines have been affected. Russia has not banned the use of its airspace for our airlines. So, we have an advantage compared to european airlines in the flights between north india and europe.

[@yohanmaduranga]

Yes they use Russian airspace

[@clementrappe3358]

for those looking a good investigation on MH17, belling cat is an organization recognised internationally that made an incredible investigation on the incident (some would say more detailed the the dutch gov)

[@Sellsor]

I miss the intro music. It wasn't in the last video either 😥

[@lokingbob]

it's really sad :(

[@MIKEkREATIONTV]

The transition at 12:31 to 41 is legendary

[@druidicdwarf]

So excited!

[@MAVGT101]

12:34 the best transition

[@user-ru5bd7vn2w]

Amazing video omg

[@infotech2441]

Nice video

[@cool_doodx6278]

Anyone else notice the fact that the English subtitles contain lines that weren't actually spoken!

[@yohanmaduranga]

Me

[@tec4303]

You deserve so much more views!

[@allegorichnaya]

Aeroflot still operates many international destinations

[@ACE-sl7dy]

On the maps of the world, there is a green line through the left-ish side of the screen, and I had a momentary panic because I thought my screen was broken.

[@shreyverdhanpandey3191]

This video is Excellently produced, I'm a fan now!

[@MuntahaZad]

the red colour theme was absolutely sick

[@Fyzzy4life]

Can anyone provide me a list of the music used in the video? perfect ambience for some of the projects I want to do

[@skylineXpert]

We will see whether Finnair will be able to adapt. I have a ticket with Singapore but they are routed over turkey and Iran nowadays

[@mostik4156]

Finnair скоро загнется, живёт за счёт дотаций из государства

[@cerberus8176]

A Absolute masterclass of a video but at 11:46 please check the Country outline as Indian map is not correct, its a disputed part but is in India and not pakistan. Will appreciate it thanks

[@barnstar2077]

A very interesting video, thank you!

[@elderlybody]

Thank you for naming it "russia's war against Ukraine" as it truly is, and not "Ukrainian war" which people use it a lot nowadays to shift the emphasis.

[@Amitdas-gk2it]

Interesting

[@conyindia]

Great

[@divyanshjain03]

Where is the intro theme man? It was so so good. Grabs intrest in video.

[@lokingbob]

Right?

[@luuchoo93]

Really clear video, and great material as always

[@Kermit_The_Murderer]

You remind me of lemming with a upload schedule

[@Poo-vr]

Fellow gtag player

[@ch007eh7]

06:19 I hope Canada would have let the plane land if it has no chance at return... I also realised that when flying from Australia (to be specific, Bangkok) back to Frankfurt. We flew around Ukraine.

[@CrimsonAlchemist]

Myanmar won't ban Russian aircrafts there is no need to be the enemy with them

[@mhdibm7515]

KZbin is full of quality content lile this

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Prayers for their eternal souls. God bless.

[@m1nusasusplus897]

We have a war, not just "conflict".

[@thatfellafrazer]

Bellingcat did heaps to reveal what happened 🙌

[@rabik_dev]

Great video, but I must say my eyes hurt after staring at the red video background for so long...

[@gabrielfiol2311]

Alternate title: "How Surface to Air Missiles work"

[@EduardoSeabra13]

Great job mate , I really like your videos . They’re spot on, I bet you enjoy making these videos, we can tell you’ve got passion for aviation . But there’s no chance I would pay for nebula . No way

[@a.s.5378]

It's interesting that there are hidden facts in your subtitles which aren't said aloud 😀

[@DanksterPaws]

Put on subtitles! You can see some extra notes that was not spoken in the video. Maybe they were cut out.

[@deinemudda1049]

So we can assume that at least in terms of international travel, the Cold war really has restarted

[@bartbliek469]

So I'm very interested in nebula, but curiosity stream doest allow paypal and nebula on its own is 10 bucks a month for some reason

[@prateekkejriwal9750]

Why is it always something with Malaysian Airlines?

[@TomCook1993]

It’s also important to note that when the US bans airlines from flying over certain countries, it also applies to code shared flights on foreign carriers.

[@charliechisholm5961]

These videos are of great quality

[@PutlerXLO]

This is because up to that point, the so-called rebels could only possess some hand-held missile systems, which could not possibly reach a target at such a high altitude. However, the Russian Federation, in view of the Ukrainian anti-terrorist operation, decided to transfer the missile system, despite the fact that it tried to pretend that there were no Russian troops there, but only “local rebels.”

[@ScorpiaBoost]

It's a great video but I'm left with this question... how airspace closures work? You didn't really answer how that ACTUALLY works.

[@tvommy]

Jesus its scary out there 😢

[@notgonnadoitm8]

12:41 goddam was that transistion smooth

[@GlitchedBlox]

BUK-TELAR missile jumpscare.

[@MikeHaggarKJ]

Nice video!

[@vishrutbansal2535]

Would love to hear more details on the tools available to governments and airlines to enforce these closures. For example, how could Russia respond if a French Airline decided to fly over Russia to get to a destination beyond it?

[@Mak7even]

but there is no restriction for foreign aircompanies to fly over Russia, as far as I know. But I guess it's more safe not to choose this route right now

[@Supercharger13]

Russia is a terrorist country.

[@mimim8174]

​@@Mak7evenYou don't know very well. The skies of Russia are closed to all unfriendly countries. because of this, companies come up with unthinkable routes bypassing Russia

[@rossclabburn7825]

Explains why i see Japan airlines and All Nippon Airways overflying North England! Such a long way!

[@jayblueguy9932]

Wow

[@muhammadazneel]

2014 is the worst year for Malaysian aviation: MH370 went missing MH17 was shot down QZ8501 crashed

[@nerdonspeed3493]

beautiful map

[@railwayfan1988]

5:52 That your airplane is shot out of the air is also not in your economic interest: plane destroyed, claims from passengers (if survived) and relatives. Maybe claims from people or land-owners on the ground. Etcetera.

[@useodyseeorbitchute9450]

I think that here Russian mercenaries count as any other terrorist. It's not you fault that some other country sent terrorist on your area.

[@MP-vc4nu]

5:20 “Massive troop deployment & full scale invasion of Ukraine” Russia in WW2 : 😂 You must be beyond JOKING 😂

[@gwnlars_8306]

Immediately after seeing the thumbnail I thought of Malaysia 1-7 (MH17), weird..

[@paulbreiter9921]

Wow, this is good stuff...

[@anshumansarkar3206]

What about Indian flight

[@Momo_Gt]

Pertinent information but Depressing soundtrack