The Cabinet of Ministers has initiated disciplinary proceedings and suspended State Aviation Service head Oleksandr Bilchuk from his duties until September 10 of this year. The decision follows an internal investigation into alleged misconduct, though details remain undisclosed. Bilchuk, who has been in charge of the State Aviation Service since 2019, is now under suspension pending further inquiry.
Meanwhile, the former head of Cherkasy Customs, whose name has not been disclosed, has taken over as acting head of the State Aviation Service. The transition comes amid ongoing reforms in Ukraine’s aviation regulatory framework, aimed at improving safety standards and operational efficiency. Officials have not yet commented on the specifics of Bilchuk’s alleged misconduct or the exact nature of the disciplinary actions being considered.
Sources within the aviation sector have expressed concern over the abrupt nature of the suspension, noting that it has disrupted the implementation of key reforms. The State Aviation Service oversees critical infrastructure, including air traffic control and regulatory compliance, making the leadership change a significant development in Ukraine’s aviation landscape.