The history of Ukraine International Airlines, the 28-year-old carrier that just had its first deadly crash in the Iran disaster that killed 176 people

Jan 9, 2020, 21:01 IST

Ukraine International Airlines was formed in 1992, one year after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Following the collapse of its competitors, Air Ukraine followed by Aerosvit, the airline found itself to be the last man standing in Ukraine.

As the airline grew, as did its fleet. It currently has 42 aircraft on hand, the airline's website states.

Like many European flag carriers, the goal of Ukraine International Airlines isn't just to connect Ukraine with the world, but also connect the world through Ukraine.

The airline serves six Middle Eastern countries from Kyiv for a total of seven destinations in the region.

Only two North American destinations are served by Ukraine International Airlines: New York and Toronto, both cities with large Ukrainian populations.

UIA first launched service between Kyiv and Tehran in 2014, according to the US-Ukraine Business Council, with service three times per week on the Boeing 737 aircraft to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.

UIA first launched service between Kyiv and Tehran in 2014, according to the US-Ukraine Business Council, with service three times per week on the Boeing 737 aircraft to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.

UIA's Kyiv to Tehran route proved to be successful when, just over a year of operations, the airline increased its frequency on the route to up to seven times per week.

Ukraine International Airlines and Boeing have had a long relationship that was forged with the airline's very first aircraft: a Boeing 737-400.

The airline also placed an order for the now-grounded Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

The airline is planning to grow its route network beyond Europe with the airline's website stating it wants to grow to the west, east, and southeast, though it is unclear if the airline is capable of realizing that.

The airline is planning to grow its route network beyond Europe with the airline's website stating it wants to grow to the west, east, and southeast, though it is unclear if the airline is capable of realizing that.

The airline has never had a fatal crash with one of its aircraft in its 28-year history, according to Aviation Safety Network, despite flying to some of the world's most geopolitically tense regions, until now.

The airline has never had a fatal crash with one of its aircraft in its 28-year history, according to Aviation Safety Network, despite flying to some of the world's most geopolitically tense regions, until now.

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The history of Ukraine International Airlines, the 28-year-old carrier that just had its first deadly crash in the Iran disaster that killed 176 people

Ukraine International Airlines was formed in 1992, one year after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Following the collapse of its competitors, Air Ukraine followed by Aerosvit, the airline found itself to be the last man standing in Ukraine.

As the airline grew, as did its fleet. It currently has 42 aircraft on hand, the airline's website states.

Like many European flag carriers, the goal of Ukraine International Airlines isn't just to connect Ukraine with the world, but also connect the world through Ukraine.

The airline serves six Middle Eastern countries from Kyiv for a total of seven destinations in the region.

Only two North American destinations are served by Ukraine International Airlines: New York and Toronto, both cities with large Ukrainian populations.

UIA first launched service between Kyiv and Tehran in 2014, according to the US-Ukraine Business Council, with service three times per week on the Boeing 737 aircraft to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.

UIA's Kyiv to Tehran route proved to be successful when, just over a year of operations, the airline increased its frequency on the route to up to seven times per week.

Ukraine International Airlines and Boeing have had a long relationship that was forged with the airline's very first aircraft: a Boeing 737-400.

The airline also placed an order for the now-grounded Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

The airline is planning to grow its route network beyond Europe with the airline's website stating it wants to grow to the west, east, and southeast, though it is unclear if the airline is capable of realizing that.

The airline has never had a fatal crash with one of its aircraft in its 28-year history, according to Aviation Safety Network, despite flying to some of the world's most geopolitically tense regions, until now.