cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/148794

pilots from Pobeda, Aeroflot, and Rossiya Airlines think that passenger safety and their own safety is being compromised by their government

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      The hundreds of planes that were left in Russia are from Bermuda, Ireland, USA and several other EU countries. This is affecting everyone. This is affecting Russian passengers, Russian aviation, the economies of Western countries, and aviation worldwide in general. Emergency squawks 7700 are tracked worldwide by both ATC and aviation enthusiasts. It is not merely an internal affair but is a consequence of the global conflict.

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      This also has incredible financial implications which are far-reaching, too. These planes are financed in a variety of ways, including funding from banks, leasing companies themselves, and investors in securitized debt.