AvTalk Episode 153: Ukraine, Russia and the impact on aviation

When Russian invaded Ukraine last week the aviation impacts were immediate and spread quickly. On this episode of AvTalk, Jason and Ian are joined by aerospace journalist John Walton to discuss the aviation-related impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Beginning with the closure of Ukrainian airspace through flight bans on Russian aircraft to sanctions on Russia’s aviation industry, we break down how the war in Ukraine and the reaction by governments in Europe and North America is changing global aviation. Helpful links * Flightradar24 continuing updates on airspace prohibitions in Ukraine and affecting Russian flights * Steve Giordano’s twitter thread on ICAO 83bis rules