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|founded=1 October 1992
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|headquarters=[[Kyiv]], [[Ukraine]]
|headquarters=[[Kiev]], [[Ukraine]]
|key_people=Yuri Miroshnikov - President, Karl Dandler - Deputy President, Richard Creagh - Executive Vice President, Commercial and Customer Services
|key_people=Yuri Miroshnikov - President, Karl Dandler - Deputy President, Richard Creagh - Executive Vice President, Commercial and Customer Services
|hubs=[[Boryspil International Airport]]
|hubs=[[Boryspil International Airport]]
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'''[[Joint Stock Company|CJSC]] Ukraine International Airlines (UIA)''' ({{lang-uk|}}Закрите акціонерне товариство «Авіакомпанія Міжнародні Авіалінії України» (МАУ), ''Aviakompaniya Mizhnarodni Avialiniyi Ukrayiny'', {{IPA-uk|ˌɑvijɑkɔmˈpɑɲijɑ miʒnɑˈrɔdni ˌɑvijɑˈʎiɲji ukrɑˈjɪnɪ|}}) is one of the [[flag carrier]]s of [[Ukraine]], based in [[Kyiv]].<ref>"[http://www.flyuia.com/eng/company/ukraine-international-airlines/Contacts.html Contact Ukraine International Airlines]." Ukraine International Airlines. Retrieved on 21 June 2010. "ADDRESS: UKRAINE INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES 201-203, Kharkivske Road, Kyiv, 02121, Ukraine"</ref> It operates scheduled domestic and international passenger and cargo services to cities in western Europe. Its main base is [[Kyiv]]'s [[Boryspil International Airport]].
'''[[Joint Stock Company|CJSC]] Ukraine International Airlines (UIA)''' ({{lang-uk|}}Закрите акціонерне товариство «Авіакомпанія Міжнародні Авіалінії України» (МАУ), ''Aviakompaniya Mizhnarodni Avialiniyi Ukrayiny'', {{IPA-uk|ˌɑvijɑkɔmˈpɑɲijɑ miʒnɑˈrɔdni ˌɑvijɑˈʎiɲji ukrɑˈjɪnɪ|}}) is one of the [[flag carrier]]s of [[Ukraine]], based in [[Kyiv]].<ref>"[http://www.flyuia.com/eng/company/ukraine-international-airlines/Contacts.html Contact Ukraine International Airlines]." Ukraine International Airlines. Retrieved on 21 June 2010. "ADDRESS: UKRAINE INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES 201-203, Kharkivske Road, Kiev, 02121, Ukraine"</ref> It operates scheduled domestic and international passenger and cargo services to cities in western Europe. Its main base is [[Kiev]]'s [[Boryspil International Airport]].


== History ==
== History ==
[[Image:ukraine.b737-200.ur-gac.arp.jpg|thumb|left|A Ukraine International [[Boeing 737|Boeing 737-200]] at [[London Gatwick Airport]] (2004). This aircraft type has been withdrawn from the fleet since then.]]
[[Image:ukraine.b737-200.ur-gac.arp.jpg|thumb|left|A Ukraine International [[Boeing 737|Boeing 737-200]] at [[London Gatwick Airport]] (2004). This aircraft type has been withdrawn from the fleet since then.]]
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The airline was established on 1 October 1992, and started operations on 25 November 1992 (Kyiv-London flight). It was one of the first joint ventures with foreign capital in Ukraine and was the first airline in the CIS to introduce new [[Boeing 737 Classic|Boeing 737]] aircraft. The founding shareholders were the Ukrainian Association of Civil Aviation and [[Guinness Peat Aviation]] (GPA), an Irish aircraft-leasing company. In 1996, [[Austrian Airlines]] and [[Swissair]] became shareholders, investing US$9&nbsp;million in new equity. The airline began cargo operations with an [[Il-86]] aircraft on 13 November 1994 to [[London]] and [[Amsterdam]], and today operates a dedicated aircraft for freight operations. In 2000, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development became a shareholder by investing $5.4&nbsp;million. In 2006 UIA adopted a new classification system for freight operations which allowed the airline to carry a wider range of goods, ranging from live animals to fresh food and valuable objects. Additionally, an express service was introduced to meet the needs of customers wishing to make use of expedited cargo delivery services.
The airline was established on 1 October 1992, and started operations on 25 November 1992 (Kiev-London flight). It was one of the first joint ventures with foreign capital in Ukraine and was the first airline in the CIS to introduce new [[Boeing 737 Classic|Boeing 737]] aircraft. The founding shareholders were the Ukrainian Association of Civil Aviation and [[Guinness Peat Aviation]] (GPA), an Irish aircraft-leasing company. In 1996, [[Austrian Airlines]] and [[Swissair]] became shareholders, investing US$9&nbsp;million in new equity. The airline began cargo operations with an [[Il-86]] aircraft on 13 November 1994 to [[London]] and [[Amsterdam]], and today operates a dedicated aircraft for freight operations. In 2000, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development became a shareholder by investing $5.4&nbsp;million. In 2006 UIA adopted a new classification system for freight operations which allowed the airline to carry a wider range of goods, ranging from live animals to fresh food and valuable objects. Additionally, an express service was introduced to meet the needs of customers wishing to make use of expedited cargo delivery services.


In February 2011, Ukrainian government sold its 61,6% stake in UIA to three existing minority shareholders for Hr.287&nbsp;million ($36.2&nbsp;million). Currently, the airline is owned by UIA Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH (59%), UIA Holding (26%), and Capital Investment Project (15%).
In February 2011, Ukrainian government sold its 61,6% stake in UIA to three existing minority shareholders for Hr.287&nbsp;million ($36.2&nbsp;million). Currently, the airline is owned by UIA Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH (59%), UIA Holding (26%), and Capital Investment Project (15%).
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[[Image:Boeing737-ur-gah.jpg|right|thumb|A Ukraine International [[Boeing 737 Classic|Boeing 737-300]] approaching [[London Gatwick Airport]] (2008).]]
[[Image:Boeing737-ur-gah.jpg|right|thumb|A Ukraine International [[Boeing 737 Classic|Boeing 737-300]] approaching [[London Gatwick Airport]] (2008).]]
{{main|Ukraine International Airlines destinations}}
{{main|Ukraine International Airlines destinations}}
UIA connects Ukraine with over 40 capitals and key cities of Western Europe, the CIS, Asia, and Middle East from its base at Kyiv Boryspil Airport, as well as operates domestic flights within Ukraine. UIA operates over 700 flights per week and provides connections with its international partners’ flights to more than 3,000 other destinations across the world.
UIA connects Ukraine with over 40 capitals and key cities of Western Europe, the CIS, Asia, and Middle East from its base at Kiev Boryspil Airport, as well as operates domestic flights within Ukraine. UIA operates over 700 flights per week and provides connections with its international partners’ flights to more than 3,000 other destinations across the world.
===Codeshare agreements===
===Codeshare agreements===
Ukraine International Airlines has [[codeshare agreement]]s with the following airlines:
Ukraine International Airlines has [[codeshare agreement]]s with the following airlines:

Revision as of 16:54, 22 September 2012

For the defunct airline that previously used the IATA Code PS, see Pacific Southwest Airlines.
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA)
Міжнародні Авіалінії України (МАУ)
File:Ukraine International Airlines Logo.svg
IATA ICAO Callsign
PS AUI UKRAINE INTERNATIONAL
Founded1 October 1992
HubsBoryspil International Airport
Frequent-flyer programPanorama Club
Fleet size22(+3 orders)
Destinations40+
Parent companyUIA Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
HeadquartersKiev, Ukraine
Key peopleYuri Miroshnikov - President, Karl Dandler - Deputy President, Richard Creagh - Executive Vice President, Commercial and Customer Services
Websitewww.flyuia.com

CJSC Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) ([] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: no text (help)Закрите акціонерне товариство «Авіакомпанія Міжнародні Авіалінії України» (МАУ), Aviakompaniya Mizhnarodni Avialiniyi Ukrayiny, [ˌɑvijɑkɔmˈpɑɲijɑ miʒnɑˈrɔdni ˌɑvijɑˈʎiɲji ukrɑˈjɪnɪ]) is one of the flag carriers of Ukraine, based in Kyiv.[1] It operates scheduled domestic and international passenger and cargo services to cities in western Europe. Its main base is Kiev's Boryspil International Airport.

History

A Ukraine International Boeing 737-200 at London Gatwick Airport (2004). This aircraft type has been withdrawn from the fleet since then.

The airline was established on 1 October 1992, and started operations on 25 November 1992 (Kiev-London flight). It was one of the first joint ventures with foreign capital in Ukraine and was the first airline in the CIS to introduce new Boeing 737 aircraft. The founding shareholders were the Ukrainian Association of Civil Aviation and Guinness Peat Aviation (GPA), an Irish aircraft-leasing company. In 1996, Austrian Airlines and Swissair became shareholders, investing US$9 million in new equity. The airline began cargo operations with an Il-86 aircraft on 13 November 1994 to London and Amsterdam, and today operates a dedicated aircraft for freight operations. In 2000, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development became a shareholder by investing $5.4 million. In 2006 UIA adopted a new classification system for freight operations which allowed the airline to carry a wider range of goods, ranging from live animals to fresh food and valuable objects. Additionally, an express service was introduced to meet the needs of customers wishing to make use of expedited cargo delivery services.

In February 2011, Ukrainian government sold its 61,6% stake in UIA to three existing minority shareholders for Hr.287 million ($36.2 million). Currently, the airline is owned by UIA Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH (59%), UIA Holding (26%), and Capital Investment Project (15%).

Destinations

A Ukraine International Boeing 737-500 at Vienna International Airport (2008).
Ukraine International Airlines' destinations
  current destinations
A Ukraine International Boeing 737-300 approaching London Gatwick Airport (2008).
Main article: Ukraine International Airlines destinations

UIA connects Ukraine with over 40 capitals and key cities of Western Europe, the CIS, Asia, and Middle East from its base at Kiev Boryspil Airport, as well as operates domestic flights within Ukraine. UIA operates over 700 flights per week and provides connections with its international partners’ flights to more than 3,000 other destinations across the world.

Codeshare agreements

Ukraine International Airlines has codeshare agreements with the following airlines:

Fleet

As of July 2012, the Ukraine International Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft:[3]

Aircraft Image In Fleet Orders Options Passengers Notes
C Y Total
Antonov 148-100 3 1 0 8 65 73 leased from Antonov
Boeing 737-300 5 0 0 16 116 132 equipped with winglets
one operated by UIA Cargo in freighter config.
Boeing 737-400 5 0 0 16 137 153
Boeing 737-500 6 0 0 16 107 123 equipped with winglets
Boeing 737-800 4 0 0 16 173 189 equipped with winglets
Boeing 777-200LR 0 2 2 50 350 400 Airbus A330-300 also under consideration for long-haul expansion[citation needed]
Total 23 3 2

Additional information

  • According to the Boeing Company statistics, UIA is the only airline in the CIS which performs full technical maintenance for its own fleet.[citation needed] UIA Technical Division also provides this service to other Ukrainian and international airlines.
  • On the 2001 Papal visit to Ukraine, UIA was the official carrier of His Holiness Pope John Paul II. Also in 2008, UIA was an official carrier for His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I.

    • References

    1. ^ "Contact Ukraine International Airlines." Ukraine International Airlines. Retrieved on 21 June 2010. "ADDRESS: UKRAINE INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES 201-203, Kharkivske Road, Kiev, 02121, Ukraine"
    2. ^ http://www.kyivpost.com/news/business/bus_general/detail/118192/
    3. ^ Ukraine International fleet list at planespotters.net
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