Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Ukraina Aviapredpriatie |
| English Title: |
| Ukraine Air Enterprise |
| Abbreviation: |
| UAP |
| First Established: |
| 1996 |
| ICAO Code: |
| UKN |
| Country: |
| Ukraine |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
Ukraine Air Enterprise (Ukraina Aviapredpriatie) is a government-owned airline based in Kiev, Ukraine. It was established and started operations in 1996 and operates wet-lease flights on behalf of a number of local organisations including the Ukrainian government.
Ukraine currently uses two Ilyushin Il-62 and two Mi-8 for the President and three Tupolev Tu-134 for the Prime Minister. In 2010 an Airbus A319 was delivered to Ukraine.
In 2007, two Antonov An-148’s were ordered. They are scheduled to begin service in late 2013 or 2014 and replace the Tupolev Tu-134.
Key Dates
| 1992 | Newly-formed Ukrainian Government starts leasing VIP aircraft. | |
| 1996 | Ukraine Air Enterprise established. |
Current Status
The aircraft of the Enterprise are fully operational.
Future Plans
No plans known.
Markings
National Insignia
Ukrainian Government aircraft markings
Aircraft Serial Numbers
Ukrainian Government aircraft operate with civil registrations, e.g. Il-62M UR-86528. Note that some aircraft have numerical registrations and some have alphabetical registrations.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Now | Role | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgustaWestland AW139 | 1 | 1 | VIP Transport | Italy |
| Airbus A319 | 2 | 2 | VIP Transport | France |
| Antonov An-72 ‘Coaler’ | 1 | 1 | VIP Transport | ex-civil |
| Antonov An-148 | 2 | 2 | VIP Transport | UIA |
| Dassault Falcon 900 | 1 | 1 | VIP Transport | France |
| Ilyushin Il-62 | 2 | 2 | VIP Transport | ex-civil |
| Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ | 4 | 4 | VIP Transport | USSR |
| Tupolev Tu-134 | 2 | 2 | VIP Transport | ex-civil |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Retirement | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgustaWestland AW139 | 1 | 2012 | current | Italy |
| Airbus A319 | 2 | 2007 | current | France |
| Antonov An-72 ‘Coaler’ | 1 | 1996 | current | ex-civil |
| Antonov An-148 | 2 | 2013 | n/a | UIA |
| Dassault Falcon 900 | 1 | 2012 | current | France |
| Ilyushin Il-62 | 2 | 1996 | current | ex-civil |
| Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ | 4 | 1996 | current | ex-civil |
| Tupolev Tu-134 | 2 | 1996 | current | ex-civil |
| Yakovlev Yak-40 | 3 | 1996 | ? | ex-civil |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
No losses known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Ukraine Air Enterprise, Ul. Volozhsaya 62, Kiev 253152, UKRAINE.
Organisational Structure
Internal organisation unknown.
Current Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The main base is Kiev Boryspil International Airport
All-Time Air Bases Used List
As above.
More Information
Books
European Air Forces Directory 2012/13 (Ian Carroll)
Magazines
To be added
Websites
wikipedia: Ukraine Air Enterprise