Bizav bounces back in Eastern Europe, but regulatory headaches remain
Business aviation growth in Eastern Europe is bouncing back, according to the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).

Business aviation growth in Eastern Europe is bouncing back, according to the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). New data presented at the association’s regional forum in the Austrian capital Vienna on January 20 showed 2010 traffic throughout Eastern Europe up by 10 percent on 2009, with countries such as the Ukraine showing increases of more than 20 percent.

According to the Russian United Business Aviation Association (RUBAA), traffic levels in the second half of 2010 were close to those seen in 2008 before the full impact of the financial crisis was felt. This follows a 24-percent dip in traffic levels for the region in 2009. EBAA chairman Rodolfo Baviera reported that Russian authorities are showing a willingness to reform regulations and tax structures that have discriminated heavily against business aviation.