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As 2024 progresses, Ukraine continues to navigate the complex landscape of air travel amidst ongoing regional and international dynamics. Efforts to resume flights at key airports such as Lviv, Boryspil, and Kyiv are coupled with strategic safety enhancements, particularly in air defense systems, to ensure civilian flight safety. The President's office emphasized the crucial role of strengthened air defenses for reopening airports for civilian purposes before the conflict's conclusion.

International relations also influence air traffic, with decisions like Georgia resuming flights to Russia drawing criticism due to EU sanctions. Moreover, Ukraine's proactive stance includes severing air agreements with Syria and pushing for a Common Aviation Area agreement with the EU, signaling a broader aspiration to integrate more seamlessly into European transportation networks.

The government's decision not to limit air travel during holidays further illustrates a commitment to normalizing life amid adversity. Additionally, the implementation of new routes by airlines like Wizz Air indicates a growing optimism for revitalization in the sector.

While challenges persist, such as skepticism from military officials about the feasibility of resuming flights during martial law, Ukraine's air traffic strategy aims for resilience and connectivity, shaping a hopeful trajectory for its aviation future.
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Аеропорт Бориспіль Currently, it is impossible to even partially open airspace over Ukraine - Shmyhal Currently, it is impossible to partially open the airspace over Ukraine due to the security situation. 1 962 30

Авіасполучення In January, flights at one of Ukrainian airports are planned to resume - insurers Flights at one of the Ukrainian airports - Lviv or Boryspil - will resume by the end of January 2025. 6 768 48

бориспіль Ukraine is actively working to renew flight connections: military studying Israeli experience – OP Ukraine is working to restore flights from Kyiv and Lviv. 4 107 59 War in Ukraine

росія,ппо Airport for civilian flights can be opened providing significant strengthening of air defense, - President’s Office In Ukraine, one of the airports may be opened for civilian flights before the end of the war, provided that air defense and protection of Ukrainian skies are significantly strengthened. 6 057 77 Incidents

мау,boeing,літак Ihnat about idea of resuming air flights in Ukraine: Missiles are flying everywhere. It is unlikely that airspace will be opened soon The Air Force doubts the possibility of resuming civil aviation flights in Ukraine and opening the airspace during martial law. 2 486 7 War in Ukraine

стано Georgia’s decision to resume flights from Russian Federation raises doubts about its European path, - Stano The decision of the Georgian government to resume air traffic with Russia after President Putin’s decree to lift the ban on such flights contradicts the policy of EU sanctions against the aggressor country and raises doubts about Georgia’s further advancement to the EU. 4 471 38 World

иран,борисполь,мау Ukraine is preparing for opening of flights. Perhaps, in part, - French Minister of Transport Bon Ukraine is "working hard" to open its airspace for civilian aircraft. 6 236 29 Incidents

боїнг,літак Ukraine terminated agreement with Syria on air traffic The agreement between the countries was signed on April 2, 1993, in Kyiv. Now it is torn by the decision of the Cabinet. 5 007 11 Ukrainian Politics

молдова,air,moldova Moldovan regulator banned national airlines from resuming flights to Russia Moldova’s Civil Aviation Authority has banned Air Moldova from resuming flights between Chiinu and Moscow. 8 822 40 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Ukraine may sign Common Aviation Area agreement with EU in autumn Ukraine may sign Common Aviation Area agreement with EU in autumn Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal hopes that the Common Aviation Area agreement with Ukraine will be signed this autumn. 1 601 7 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine will impose sanctions on Belarus if it launches flights to Crimea - Dzheppar Ukraine will impose sanctions on Belarus if it launches flights to Crimea - Dzheppar Ukraine will act immediately against any attempts to legitimize Russia's occupation of Crimea, and if at least one plane of a Belarusian airline flies to the occupied Crimea, sanctions will be inevitable with all the negative consequences, Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzheppar has told Ukrinform. 7 017 16 Previously in trend: Protasevich case

Ukraine closes skies to Belarusian-registered aircraft. INFOGRAPHICS Ukraine closes skies to Belarusian-registered aircraft. INFOGRAPHICS The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the decision to ban the use of Ukrainian airspace by Belarusian-registered aircraft from May 29, according to a statement posted on the Ukrainian government's website. 11 181 47 Previously in trend: Protasevich case

Ukraine to not suspend flights or limit travel during holidays – Kuleba Ukraine to not suspend flights or limit travel during holidays – Kuleba The Ukrainian government does not plan to suspend air traffic or limit travel during the holidays, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. 619 12 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine not to ban travel from UK Ukraine not to ban travel from UK Ukraine will not refuse entry to travelers arriving from the UK, but will impose a number of restrictions. 3 721 65 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Almost $500,000 spent on Zelenskyi Almost $500,000 spent on Zelenskyi's flights from state budget 13.98 million hryvnias (494,890 dollars) were spent on the flights of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky from the state budget. 3 337 75 Ukrainian Politics

Czech Republic opens new air route to Ukraine – ambassador Czech Republic opens new air route to Ukraine – ambassador The Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has launched a new flight on the Pardubice-Lviv and Pardubice-Kyiv routes. 3 648 15 Ukrainian Politics

Wizz Air To Launch Flights From Odesa To UAE From October Wizz Air To Launch Flights From Odesa To UAE From October Wizz Air company (Hungary) intends to launch flights from Odesa to Abu Dhabi (the United Arab Emirates) from October 1. 2 046 3 Economics

Poland resumes flights to Ukraine Poland resumes flights to Ukraine Poland has resumed flights to Ukraine on July 1. Wizz Air's Airbus A320 took off from the Warsaw Chopin Airport on Wednesday morning and arrived at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) at 09:39. 3 678 7 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine restores work of all airports, foreigners allowed to enter country Ukraine restores work of all airports, foreigners allowed to enter country On Monday, June 15, all checkpoints for air traffic through the state border of Ukraine were opened. 3 887 6 Economics

We We'll launch domestic flights from June 5, intl flights from June 15 - Shmyhal Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal states that the government will launch domestic flights from June 5, and foreign flights from June 15. 3 572 42 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine, Georgia discuss air traffic and fertilizer import Ukraine, Georgia discuss air traffic and fertilizer import Ukraine's Ambassador to Georgia Ihor Dolhov and Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Genadi Arveladze discussed issues of further development of trade and economic relations between the two states. 1 617 0 Ukrainian Politics

PM Shmyhal: Flights could be resumed in June PM Shmyhal: Flights could be resumed in June Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal believes that flights are likely to be resumed in June. 3 720 4 Ukrainian Politics

Infrastructure Ministry develops plan for resumption of passenger traffic; airlines offer to resume domestic and intl flights simultaneously Infrastructure Ministry develops plan for resumption of passenger traffic; airlines offer to resume domestic and intl flights simultaneously The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine has developed a plan for the resumption of passenger traffic, taking into account the three stages of the launch of transport. 5 032 7 Economics

Ukraine not to resume international flights in summer Ukraine not to resume international flights in summer Ukraine will try to resume domestic flights in summer but there will be no full-fledged launch of international flights. 13 037 28 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine discusses restriction of air travel with Germany and France Ukraine discusses restriction of air travel with Germany and France Infrastructure Ministry of Ukraine considers an issue of taking restriction measures towards air travel with Germany and France, Minister Vladyslav Kryklii reported. 2 314 4 Previously in trend: Coronavirus from China

Ukraine de facto suspends flight connection with Italy – PM Ukraine de facto suspends flight connection with Italy – PM Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said that airlines have started to implement the decision to suspend flight connection with Italy. 3 970 14 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Ukraine expects to sign open skies agreement with EU before year-end Ukraine expects to sign open skies agreement with EU before year-end Ukraine expects to sign the open skies agreement with the European Union before the end of the year. 1 793 5 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine levies first fine over violation of Crimean airspace Ukraine levies first fine over violation of Crimean airspace Ukraine has levied the first fine over the violation of the airspace in Crimea in the amount of UAH 136,000 6 331 15 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Ukraine, Slovakia sign bilateral agreements on transborder cooperation and airspace use Ukraine, Slovakia sign bilateral agreements on transborder cooperation and airspace use Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman and Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini signed a number of bilateral agreements, in particular, on improving the transborder cooperation and use of airspace. 1 431 4 Economics

Cabinet bans non-schedule flights between Ukraine and Russia Cabinet bans non-schedule flights between Ukraine and Russia The Cabinet of Ministers has supported the draft resolution on amending the provisions on the use of Ukraine’s airspace because of the recent "voyage" of MP Yurii Boiko to Russia. 7 126 70 Ukrainian Politics

Danish second largest airport changes Danish second largest airport changes 'Kiev' to 'Kyiv' Denmark's second largest airport, Billund, has started using the correct name for the Ukrainian capital in Latin – "Kyiv" instead of "Kiev." 1 352 27 World

Ukraine Ukraine's president says air carriers launched 22 new flights from country's airports President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko announces 22 new flights being launched from Ukrainian airports by various airlines. 5 501 99 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

US suspends Open Skies treaty with Russia US suspends Open Skies treaty with Russia The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 signed by the U.S. President Donald Trump stipulates suspension of cooperation with the Russian Federation under the Open Skies treaty. 14 883 115 Incidents

Agreement between Boryspil airport and Ryanair expected to be signed by the weekend, - PM Hroisman Agreement between Boryspil airport and Ryanair expected to be signed by the weekend, - PM Hroisman Ukraine's Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman says the Cabinet expects Kyiv's Boryspil airport and Irish low-cost airline Ryanair to sign an agreement on cooperation by the end of this week. 4 129 17 Incidents

борисполь Infrastructure Minister Omelian says he will propose Cabinet to dismiss Boryspil airport manager Riabikin Infrastructure Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian on Wednesday, July 12, will file a motion to the Cabinet of Ministers for dismissal of Boryspil airport director Pavlo Riabikin. 35 341 134 Ukrainian Politics

лоукост ryanair авиасообщение Ryanair announced cancellation of planned entry into Ukraine Low-cost air carrier Ryanair announced cancellation of its plans to enter Ukraine. 109 527 349 Society

самолет медведчук Medvedchuk travels to Russia by private jet despite direct flights ban, - media. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian President Vladimir Putin's close friend and Ukraine's representative in the Minsk humanitarian subgroup Viktor Medvedchuk regularly travels from Ukraine to Russia by his private jet in defiance of the direct flights suspension between the two countries imposed in October 2015 by the State Aviation Administration of Ukraine. 108 650 195 Ukrainian Politics

European low-cost carriers to enter Ukraine in second half of 2017, - Minister Omelian Next year will see European low-cost companies entering the Ukrainian aviation market. 16 076 12 Ukrainian Politics

Low-cost carrier Ryanair might start flying from Lvin in 2017, - Transport Minister Omelian On July 20, Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian will hold talks with Ryanair representatives regarding entry to the Ukrainian market. 12 800 22 Society

Ukraine, Poland lift restrictions on regular flights between two countries Ukraine and Poland have removed restrictions on regular passenger flights between the countries. Thus, the parties have canceled frequency quotas. 12 436 23 Society

самолет ан open skies treaty Open Skies Treaty between Ukraine and US enters into force, - Ukraine’s Infrastructure Ministry The treaty to lift restrictions on air traffic between Ukraine and the United States signed in Washington July 14, 2015 has entered into force. 21 982 111 World

россия самолет борисполь Russian rep to Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas Gryzlov allegedly arrived in Ukraine. PHOTOS A Russian aircraft possibly belonging to the fleet of the Russian President has arrived at the international Kyiv airport Boryspil from Moscow. 166 296 657 Incidents

Ukraine neglects Russia's attempts to resume air connection, - Russia's Transport Minister Sokolov The issue of further cooperation with Ukraine in terms of air connection "is still pending" for the Russian Federation. 21 965 93 Ukrainian Politics

State Aviation Service officially informs Russia on ban of all flights over Ukraine The State Aviation Service of Ukraine has officially informed the Russian side about prohibition of all flights of the airlines of the Russian Federation in the airspace of Ukraine, late Nov. 25. 24 925 205 Incidents

Russia seeks to restore air communication with Ukraine, - Russia's Transport Minister Sokolov The Russian side is still aimed at restoring air traffic with Ukraine, while no progress is seen in that direction. 71 706 617 Ukrainian Politics

Infrastructure Ministry considers complete ban on flights of Russian airlines over Ukraine, Deputy Minister Omelian says The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine plans to address the matters related to the complete ban on transit flights of the Russian airlines over the territory of Ukraine. 12 618 87 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine and Russia have not agreed on resumption of air traffic due to flights in occupied Crimea, - Reuters Russia and Ukraine failed to agree on the mutual lifting of sanctions on air traffic due to flights of the Russian airlines to occupied Crimea. 45 255 410 Ukrainian Politics

Decision to hold further consultations with the Russian Federation on air travel will be taken by Ukraine’s authorities, - Infrastructure Ministry The decision on the need for further consultations with the Russian Federation regarding the flights between the countries will be made by the Ukrainian authorities. 8 632 73 Ukrainian Politics

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