Supernova Airlines Takes Flight with New Routes!
Ah, the wonders of modern air travel—where planes essentially became flying taxis because let’s face it, who doesn’t want to pay exorbitant fees to be crammed into a metal tube with strangers for hours on end? But what’s this? Supernova Airlines has just been granted the green light to operate flights from Kyiv and Lviv. Yes, you heard that right! Those planes will be soaring with a frequency of seven flights a week, starting November 1, 2024, for an unlimited period. Talk about a long-term relationship!
So, what’s the scoop? The State Aviation Service of Ukraine has given Supernova Airlines the official thumbs up to operate the Lviv-Prague and Kyiv-Prague air routes as per Order No. 789 dated October 21. That’s right; they are not just playing around here. They’ve gone through the proper channels, not just sent a text message that says, “Hey, can we fly?”
What in the World is Supernova Airlines?
Created in 2021, the brains behind Supernova Airlines set out with a mission as ambitious as a toddler with crayons—providing fast delivery of mail, e-commerce goods, and cargo to and from the lovely land of Ukraine. Before the world decided to take a spin on the wild side with a full-scale war, they planned to launch regular cargo flights. Who knew their postmen would soon be flying airplanes? But on January 6, 2023, they snagged their air operator certificate—bingo! Now they’re ready to make some air cargo magic happen with two AN-26 aircraft on lease. Spoiler alert: they’re now also gearing up for routes to glamorous destinations like New York, Warsaw, and Liege. Better start packing your bags!
Air Travel Restoration—What’s Happening?
Now, onto a serious subject. In May, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba hinted at the fate of Eurocontrol’s promise to limit flights over Ukraine until 2029. No, it’s not a magical limitation to induce patience; it’s more like a game of wait-and-see. Got F-16 fighters? Then maybe Lviv airport can join the party! Interestingly, proposals have been thrown around to reopen the airport in Uzhgorod—where planes could leisurely float off into Slovak airspace. But local authorities are buzzing with the notion that civil aviation flights can wait until the war ends. Seems like they’ve got the long wait down to an art form!
Leadership in the Ukrainian aviation space hasn’t been shy either. Alexander Bilchuk, the head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine, suggested that the aviation sector would need about a month to prep itself fully for passenger transport. So, if you’re planning to book a flight tomorrow, maybe hit the brakes on that one and grab a decent book instead.
Get Excited or Get Real?
In a nutshell, folks, as Supernova airlines prepare to light up the sky with new international routes, it’s a sign of resilience and hope amid turmoil. Will we see passengers flocking back into airports with that mixture of excitement and queasy trepidation, hoping to avoid staring at the in-flight menu while praying for edible options? Who knows! But one thing’s for sure: the skies above Ukraine are about to get a tad busier in late 2024!
If you find this thrilling, stay tuned! You might just want to sharpen your luggage tags and tighten your shoelaces. Supernova Airlines could very well be taking your traveling blues to new heights.
And remember, just because you’re flying doesn’t mean you have to wear pants. Though, perhaps, keep them on for the sake of fellow passengers!
It is noted that the relevant information has been sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for making appointments.
The planes will be able to operate 7 flights per week / photo pixabay
Nova Poshta planes were allowed to fly to Kyiv and Lviv. Rights granted from November 1, 2024 for an unlimited period.
In the order of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine №789 dated October 21, it was indicated that Supernova Airlines received the rights to operate the Lviv-Prague and Kyiv-Prague airlines with a frequency of 7 flights per week for regular international air transportation.
The permit was granted from November 1, 2024 for an unlimited period.
The Air Transportation Department was instructed to ensure that Supernova Airlines LLC is sent a message about the decision made to issue rights to operate air lines and to prepare the relevant documents on the rights to operate air lines
In addition, the relevant information has been sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to process the appointments.
Supernova Airlines – what is known
The company was created in 2021 to provide fast delivery of mail, e-commerce goods and cargo from and to Ukraine. Before the full-scale war in Ukraine, the company planned to begin operating regular cargo flights.
Supernova Airlines received its air operator certificate on January 6, 2023, allowing the company to officially begin preparations for air cargo operations. Thus, the company bought two AN-26 aircraft on leasing terms to operate cargo flights. Already in the fall of 2023, the company received the rights to operate air routes from Lviv and Kyiv to key international hubs such as New York, Warsaw, Liege and other cities.
Restoration of air travel in Ukraine – latest news
In May, Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, commenting on Eurocontrol’s forecast to limit flights over Ukraine until 2029, said that the Lviv airport could resume flights if Ukraine receives F-16 fighters.
There were also proposals to reopen the airport in Uzhgorod, where planes take off directly into Slovak airspace, but local authorities assured that there was no point in talking about civil aviation flights until the end of the war.
Later, the head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine, Alexander Bilchuk, said that Ukrainian aviation needed a month to fully prepare to begin transporting passengers.
