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Date: 28/09/2010 Duration: 28 September - 1 October 2010 Location: Kiev, Ukraine
No. of Places Remaining:
Contact: Richard Smith, UKTI Shropshire, Tel: +44 0845 641 1515 Email: richards@shropshireinternational.co.uk
Businesses are invited to join the aerospace cluster visit to Kiev for the Aerospace Tarde Mission.
In 2010, the Ukrainian government presented a 300M EUR state programme for the aviation industry in order to modernise the Aeronautical Sector in Ukraine. Among the
named priorities are further work on the AN 148, AN 70 and An 124. The group is also looking to modernise 10 other models which are assembled in the Ukraine and Russia. As a consequence, Ukraine is looking at developing new aircraft and to modernise the existing ones.
The types of services / products which would be appropriate for the trade mission would be:
· Production of the specific component parts (producers of composites, aircraft systems e.g.
avionics, interiors...)
· Software/ equipment /moulds/tools for composites/steel/titanium/aluminium
· Repair, overhaul and maintenance
· New technology
· Installation of European equipment
· Testing and certification
· Promotion / bringing ANs to European markets
· Post sales servicing in Europe
During our stay in Kiev, we will also be visiting the 7th International Aviation and Space Salon
Aviasvit XXI where approximately 300 international companies will be exhibiting.
TRADE MISSION PROGRAMME
Tuesday 28th September
Morning: Departure 7:50 AM from Birmingham airport
Arrival 14:30PM Borispil Airport Kiev
Afternoon: Briefing on the aerospace sector in Ukraine, opportunities in the sector, UKTI Kiev
Team- British Embassy Kiev
Drinks hosted by Mr Niall Cullens, First Secretary Energy/ Head of Commercial Section-with
representatives of the Aerospace industry and UK companies working in Ukraine.
Wednesday 29th September
Morning: Visit to the “Antonov” State Aircraft Manufacturing Concerns and individual meetings
with Antonov group buyers.
Afternoon: Meeting with the Ministry of Industrial Policy of Ukraine and the Ministry of
Transport/Ministry of Defence or National Space agency of Ukraine depending on type of UK
companies recruited
Thursday 30th September
Morning/Afternoon: Visiting AVIASVIT XXI exhibition – Conferences and Seminars will be held
during the day. Possible meeting with buyers from a Russian Aircraft manufacturer .
Evening: Participation in AVIASVIT networking reception
Friday 1st of October
Free morning
12:00 AM Departure for Borispil airport
SUBSIDISED MARKET VISIT PACKAGE FOR COMPANIES:
· Sector and market briefing at the British Embassy in Ukraine
· Company brief translated into Russian
· Arranged appointments and visits with Antonov group buyers for 1:1 meeting at Antonov
manufacturing site in Kiev
· Exhibition entry ticket for one day pass to AVIASVIT XXI SALON
· Transport shuttles to Embassy/Aviasvit and Airport (if recommended travel package used)
· Accompanied throughout by West Midlands International trade advisor
· £300 for West Midlands companies towards cost of travel and accommodation
COST:
· Administration and package fee £200 for West Midlands Companies and non West Midlands companies
· All companies are responsible for paying for their own flight and accommodation/food/insurance.
RECOMMENDED FLIGHT AND HOTEL (on www.expedia.co.uk)
Birmingham Birmingham (BHX) to Kiev (KBP) Depart:28/09/10 07:50 - 14:30 Lufthansa
Kiev (KBP) to Birmingham (BHX) Return:01/10/10 15:25 - 18:30 SAS
Bakkara Floatel in Kiev- 3 Star
Situated in the Right Bank - West neighbourhood of Kiev The hotel also features : a restaurant, a bar/lounge, a Business center, and complimentary parking.
Standard room Includes: Free Wireless Internet, Breakfast Buffet
Traveller Review – 4.8 out of 5, 5 plus reviews.
£440 Including hotel, flights and all taxes.
VISA AND PASSPORT
Citizens of the EU (including British citizens) are allowed to enter Ukraine without a visa for a visit of up to 90 days from entering the country and EU citizens should be aware of Ukraine’s immigration rules before travelling. The overall duration of any stay without a visa must not exceed 90 calendar days per 180 calendar days from the date of first entry to Ukraine. You should carry your passport with you at all times for ID purposes.
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