RETROSPECTIVE AND STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINIAN AIRPORTS AND AIRFIELDS

The dynamics of passenger traffic on domestic and international flights for the two stages are formalised. It is reported that the main reason for seeing another phase, a sharp increase in 2020, is the COVID-19- related exchange. It is noted that during 2011–2021, passenger traffic through Ukrainian airports increased against the background of opposite trends in rate for domestic flights and an increase for international flights. The dynamics of passenger traffic for domestic and international flights for two stages is formalised. It is identified that the market of airport services in terms of the share of passenger turnover is overly concentrated, and the airports with the highest ratings are identified. The advantages of developing airports and airfields in Ukraine are identified. The factors hindering the development of Ukrainian airports and airfields are systematised. Proposals for the adoption of current factors for the development of airports and airfields are as follows: to fulfil its obligations under the Open Skies Agreement; to certify airports in accordance with EU standards; to continue liberalising the air transport market and creating a competitive environment by increasing the number of air carriers; to intensify business activity by cooperating with airlines to maintain existing and open new international routes; to develop infrastructure for transfer passengers; to improve the quality of airport services and expand the range of support services; improve the security of airports and aviation activities. The following measures are proposed to implement the state programme for the development of airports: preparation of investment projects/business plans aimed at building new airports and reconstructing existing ones, increasing the capacity of existing ones; improving the quality of airport services; increasing passenger and cargo turnover; maintaining airports in a condition that ensures flight safety; innovative renewal of fixed assets.