UIA increases fleet to 19 aircraft

Kyiv, September 8 (Interfax-Ukraine) – Ukraine International Airlines (UIA, Kyiv) has acquired one Boeing 737-800, bringing the total number of its aircraft to 19 planes, according to the company's press service.

The plane was put under the air carrier's orders on September 5.

The company is planning to acquire another two Boeing 737-800s by the end of 2010.

CJSC Ukraine International Airlines was founded in 1992. The company has 19 Boeing airplanes of various types: five Boeing 737-300s, six Boeing 737-400s, six Boeing 737-500s, and two Boeing 737-800s.

The company's main airport is at Boryspil International Airport.

The State Property Fund of Ukraine owns a 61.6% stake in the company, Austrian Airlines has a 22.5% stake, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development a 9.9% stake, and Ireland's AerCap a 6% stake.