EBRD and Ukraine Air Traffic Services agree on extended cooperation

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE) have agreed to extend their cooperation under an air navigation system modernisation project originally negotiated in 2012.
December 2, 2015 Read time: 2 mins

The 2001 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE) have agreed to extend their cooperation under an air navigation system modernisation project originally negotiated in 2012.

Under the new arrangement UkSATSE will utilise a long-term loan from the EBRD of up to US$43.6 million, which will help it implement the investment programme approved by the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol).

The loan provides UkSATSE with a flexible financial solution to implement priority investments that are aligned with the current situation in the country and the different geo-political situation, bringing it towards compliance with the applicable EU performance standards. The investment programme comprises the replacement and modernisation of UkSATSE’s communication, navigation, surveillance and data processing equipment. It is of particular importance to both UkSATSE and Ukraine, as it enhances the safety and security of the air navigation service provision over the Ukrainian territory and helps increase flight efficiency for airspace users. It also contributes to harmonising UkSATSE’s standards of operations with the Single European Sky (SES) programme.

The project is expected to be supported by a parallel loan of a similar size and nature from the European Investment Bank (EIB).

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