Ukraine International Airlines quickly fills the void left by Aerosvit

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) continues to pursue rapid expansion in an attempt to fill the void left by Aerosvit, which ceased operations in early 2013. UIA is confident it will secure a 40% share of the Ukrainian market by the end of 2013, up from about 32% currently and about 27% prior to Aerosvit's collapse.

UIA and Aerosvit previously had roughly equal shares of the Ukrainian market. The carriers competed vigorously domestically, where each had about a 30% share, but had relatively complementary international networks with limited overlap.

UIA's international network has significantly changed as it has taken over several ex-Aerosvit routes and aircraft. The result is a stronger and more balanced network which for now is focused entirely on short- and medium-haul markets with long-haul expansion a future possibility.