AIRLINE PRIVATIZATION IN EASTERN EUROPE AND EX-USSR

This paper aims to identify characteristics of airline privatisation in Eastern Europe and the ex-USSR. Although the main reasons for privatization are similar to those in other parts of the world, the collapse of the independent air transportation system in the ex-communist region has produced a number of particular features in regard to their fleet, management, finance and partnership with foreign carriers. A net effect of privatization, associated with the purchase of new aircraft, is a debt burden that prompts the airlines to expand into more lucrative international markets. These trends are worthy of close scrutiny even though it is unclear whether Eastern European and ex-USSR airlines undergoing privatization can transform themselves into organisations fit to survive.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of British Columbia, Vancouver

  Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration
  Vancouver, British Columbia  Canada  V6T 1Z2
• Authors:
  • SHIBATA, K
• Publication Date: 1994-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 167-188
• Serial:
  • LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
  • Volume: 30
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air travel; Airlines; International transportation; Privatization
• Geographic Terms: Eastern Europe; Former Soviet Union
• Subject Areas: Aviation; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00663023
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 1 1994 12:00AM