Another plane takes off at Ukraine's Boryspil Airport: resumption of regular flights tested

A Boeing 777-300 took off at Ukraine’s Boryspil International Airport for a technical flight at around 09:00 on 19 December 2023.

Source: Boryspil International Airport on Facebook

Details: It is noted that the flight was carried out at the request of Skyline Express; a technical overhaul of the Boeing 777-300 aircraft was carried out.

At the same time, this technical run was a continuation of test resumption of regular flights under martial law.

"This is the fourth successful flight from Boryspil Airport since the beginning of the full-scale war. Even with the airspace closed," a statement from the airport said.

There were no passengers or cargo on the plane.

"The flight adhered to the highest standards of aviation safety and security, in accordance with the directives in force during martial law in Ukraine, and, it should be noted, without passengers or cargo on board," Boryspil Airport said.

Boryspil Airport also reported that Ukraine is implementing a comprehensive security architecture concept aimed at ensuring the necessary aviation safety and security standards under martial law.

"This technical overhaul of the aircraft at Boryspil not only contributes to testing the [flight] resumption policy, but is also a strategic step for Ukrainian airlines, helping them to reduce costs and improve their chances of survival in a difficult environment for aviation," the statement said.

"This strategic initiative paves the way for the resumption of regular operations as soon as the appropriate risk assessment allows," Boryspil said.

Background: On 1 December, Andrii Yermak, Head of the President's Office, expressed confidence that flights to and from Boryspil Airport would soon resume, as "we are now able to ensure the safety of this facility".

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