Prospects for Increasing the Flight Network in the Ukrainian Aviation Market in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Context of the Agreement on a Common Aviation Area

ABSTRACT

The article examines the prospects for increasing the flight network in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of the agreement on a Common Aviation Area (CAA). The authors stressed that Ukraine is one of the few countries in the world with a completed aviation development cycle and occupies a leading position in the global market of transport and regional passenger aviation. It is proved that COVID-19 has become a unique challenge and threat to the existence and functioning of one of the largest and most important industries, such as civil aviation. A brief analysis of the work of aviation enterprises in Ukraine testifies to the catastrophic economic situation that has developed at the airfields of our country under the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is proved that the Common Aviation Area agreement allows the gradual introduction into the legislation of Ukraine of more than 60 EU standards and directives in the field of flight safety, aviation security and air traffic management. It was noted that an important factor in signing the Agreement on the establishment of CAA is the production and renewal of the airline fleet with modern aircraft, increasing the level of passenger service and further modernization of airports. With the entry into force of the CAA Agreement, Ukrainian airlines can easily participate in any European airport and compete in different directions with European airlines. The authors highlight the prospects for increasing the flight network in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of the agreement on a common aviation area. © 2022 Kaunas University of Technology. All rights reserved.