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JUN 08, 2005 (newstodate): On June 7, the US agency FAA has lowered Ukraine's air safety from Category 1 to Category 2.
A Category 2 rating means a country either lacks laws or regulations necessary to oversee air carriers in accordance with minimum international standards, or that its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more areas, such as technical expertise, trained personnel, record keeping or inspection procedures.
The FAA will remain engaged with the civil aviation authority in Ukraine and will periodically review the situation with the intention of encouraging improvements that will qualify Ukraine for a Category 1 rating.
Carriers from a country in Category 2 status may continue existing operations into the United States at current levels but under heightened FAA surveillance, and they may not change or expand services.
Since March 30, 2003, Ukrainean carrier Aerosvit has operated a route between Kiev and New York with Boeing 767-300 aircraft leased from Nordea Leasing in Scandinavia.
A Category 2 rating means a country either lacks laws or regulations necessary to oversee air carriers in accordance with minimum international standards, or that its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more areas, such as technical expertise, trained personnel, record keeping or inspection procedures.
The FAA will remain engaged with the civil aviation authority in Ukraine and will periodically review the situation with the intention of encouraging improvements that will qualify Ukraine for a Category 1 rating.
Carriers from a country in Category 2 status may continue existing operations into the United States at current levels but under heightened FAA surveillance, and they may not change or expand services.
Since March 30, 2003, Ukrainean carrier Aerosvit has operated a route between Kiev and New York with Boeing 767-300 aircraft leased from Nordea Leasing in Scandinavia.