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Описание: Why do airlines struggle to make money even when planes are full? In this episode, we unpack the surprising economics behind one of the world’s most essential yet fragile industries. From razor-thin profit margins to the ripple effects of global shocks like COVID-19, you’ll learn why airlines operate on such precarious financial ground and what it takes for them to stay in the air.

Our guest, Volodymyr Bilotkach, explores the industry’s future: sustainable fuels, electric aircraft, and the modernization of air traffic systems. You’ll hear how soon we might see electric planes certified, whether pilot jobs are truly declining, and why the industry’s survival doesn’t just depend on innovation, it depends on economic resilience.

What You’ll Learn:
• How COVID-19 exposed industry vulnerabilities.
• When electric aircraft might become viable.
• How sustainable fuel adoption is progressing.
• Why air traffic control systems need modernization.
• The economic future of U.S. airlines.
• How pilot shortages affect the industry.
• The impact of external shocks on aviation economics.
• What the next decade of air travel innovation may look like.

Ideas Worth Sharing:
• “Unless there is another world war, the aviation industry will be fine.” - Volodymyr Bilotkach
• “In the end, it is about cost control and differentiating the revenue in such a way so that you can create revenue streams that are not as dependent on the business cycles.” - Volodymyr Bilotkach
• “Aviation is a great industry and I think we are in a wonderful time to be in aviation. And as long as we don't have some kind of major military conflicts, the industry is going to be fine.” - Volodymyr Bilotkach

Resources:
• The Economics of Airlines by Volodymyr Bilotkach:
https://www.amazon.com/Economics-Airl...
The Pilot Wealth Index:
https://pilotwealthindex.scoreapp.com
• Charlie Mattingly:
  / charles-mattingly  


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