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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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стрелков Russian Terrorist Strelok Claims Responsibility for Downed Boeing with 300 Passengers on Board. PHOTO DPR terrorist leader Igor Girkin (a.k.a. Strelok/Shooter) claimed responsibility for the downed passenger plane with 300 people on board. 801 672 1 238 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

самолет Ukraine disrupts air travel with Russia from Oct. 25 - Ministry of Infrastructure The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine has announced a complete cessation of flight connection with the Russian Federation effective Oct. 25. 130 870 1 117 Ukrainian Politics

самолет Russia closes airspace to Ukrainian aircraft effective Oct. 25 Russia's Transport Ministry has instructed the Federal Air Transport Agency to notify Ukrainian airlines of closing Russian airspace effective Oct. 25. 151 293 1 030 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

самолет Ukraine ready to negotiate air traffic with Russia, - Minister Pyvovarskyi The State Aviation Service of Ukraine has received a letter from the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation (Rosaviatsia) with an offer to hold talks on air traffic between Russia and Ukraine. 76 085 692 Ukrainian Politics

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

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

самолет Russia Bans Transit Ukrainian Flights and Mulls Ban of EU and U.S. Airlines Transit to Asia-Pacific Russia has decided to stop transit routes Ukrainian airlines through its territory in a number of countries. 116 433 604 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Air traffic between Ukraine and Russia halted The termination of air traffic between Russia and Ukraine entered into force on Oct. 25. 49 996 586 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

боинг авиакатасрофа Source in the Defense Ministry: Malaysian Boeing Shot Down by Russian Air Defense. Ukraine will Present Evidence Malaysian airlines Boeing 777 was downed because the Russian air defense is covering Russian mercenaries and troops in the area. 219 034 553 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Russia seeks to negotiate air traffic with Ukraine Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) offers the State Aviation Service of Ukraine to conduct talks on air traffic between the two countries. 72 220 471 Ukrainian Politics

Sweden is Prepared to Make Foreign Submarine Surface With Armed Force Sweden’s armed forces chief said Tuesday that the military would attempt to force a suspected Russian submarine that has intruded into its waters to come to the surface 146 078 448 World

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. 45 257 410 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. 109 528 349 Society

PM Yatseniuk asks to explain Russians that sanctions against Ukrainian airlines unreasonable The ban on flights of Ukrainian airlines in Russia is ungrounded. 45 346 259 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine Prohibited Aeroflot Flights to Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk State Aviation Administration of Ukraine decided to ban the Russian Aeroflot Airlines JSC to resume flights in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk effective Dec. 1, 2014. 59 780 226 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. 24 926 205 Incidents

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. 108 651 195 Ukrainian Politics

Consultations with Moscow will not affect our previous decision, - Minister Pyvovarskyi on termination of air traffic with Russia Minister of Infrastructure Andrii Pyvovarskyi confirms termination of air traffic with Russia at midnight, Oct. 25 due to sanctions imposed against several Russian airlines. 14 398 163 Ukrainian Politics

самолет Chechens organized secret flights between Crimea and Turkey Chechen airline Grozny-Avia (Russia) conducts secret charter flights between the Turkish capital Istanbul and Simferopol airport in Russia-annexed Crimea. 68 219 154 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

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

Ban on flights to Zaporizhia airport extended until Dec. 25 – State Aviation Administration The State Aviation Administration of Ukraine extended the ban on flights to the airport in Zaporizhia. 12 569 118 Incidents

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. 14 885 115 Incidents

atlasjet New low-cost Atlasjet to come into Ukraine's aviation market - Ministry of Infrastructure. DESTINATION LIST Atlasjet Ukraine responded to the invitation of the Ministry of Infrastructure: Danylo Halytskyi Lviv airport will be the base of the carrier. 98 721 112 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

Airspace Over the ATO Zone Is Completely Closed After the confirmation of the Boing 777 crash in the Donetsk region, the State Aviation Agency closed the air space above the Donetsk, Luhansk and parts of the Kharkiv regions. 15 533 100 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

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

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

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

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. 6 058 77 Incidents

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. 3 338 75 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

авиация самолет Flight Attendant Leaking Ukrainian Aircrafts Departures to the Terrorists Arrested in Dnipropetrovsk. VIDEO The steward who reported of Ukrainian aircrafts departures to the DPR detained in Dnipropetrovsk. Pre-trial investigation is conducted. 54 436 71 Incidents

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

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

Number of Air Companies Are Temporarily Halting Flights over Ukraine Heads of a number of companies temporarily halt flights over Ukraine. 25 281 61 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

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

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. 6 787 48

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

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

Head of the International Air Transport Association: Downing of Flight MH17 Was a "Hideous Crime" Tony Tyler, head of the International Air Transport Association, says about it in a special statement. 16 381 41 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

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. 8 824 40 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

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

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. 1 966 30

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

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. 13 038 28 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

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." 1 354 27 World

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

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

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