DLD 377: MAX or Mask or Electric

Did aviation news related to the war in Ukraine drive this week’s show? Of course it did. But that’s not the only topic of conversation.

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Also in this episode:

• On the Russia front.
  • Aeroflot slashed international service, but private airlines are playing a little differently.
  • The US government picked 100 jets to declare illegally exported to Russia
  • Cargo operations are affected, too
  • Finnair and Korean Air, among others, are rerouting planes to skip Russian airspace, and having a little fun with it
• The first new 737 MAX in years made its way to China, another indication that the market there might finally resume MAX flights
• Delta is rumored to be ready to buy the MAX 10
• Mask rules are changing, though airlines are having trouble keeping up in some cases
• SkyWest wants to cut a bunch of EAS markets, blaming a lack of pilots, but will the DOT let that happen?
• Norse Atlantic is taking a rolling delay, even before it begins operations
• Seth rented a Tesla and mostly enjoyed the experience

For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:

• Safety in South Africa
• A new ULCC in the Dominican Republic
• Flying to Iceland without going to Keflavik

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!