Boryspil Airport. Photo: Shutterstock While Ukraine's airspace remains closed, Boryspil International Airport, the country's main air gateway, is not wasting any time, with management announcing the launch of a preparatory phase of a comprehensive modernization project, in collaboration with the South Korean government aid agency (KOICA).
Between January 26 and February 6, 2026, a KOICA advisory delegation operated in Boryspil, developing the planning and technical documents required to launch international tenders to select suppliers and technological solutions.
The project includes an upgrade of the field's core operational and digital systems, primarily:
- Implementation of self-service stations for passengers (Common Use Self Service)
- Self Bag Drop systems
- Developing advanced IT infrastructures for safe, secure and scalable operation
The visit included the formulation of an implementation roadmap, an initial market assessment, and the technical system requirements. In addition, procurement, supply, logistics, service, and long-term maintenance were discussed, with solutions adapted to Ukraine's regulatory and logistical realities.
According to Boryspil CEO Oleksiy Dubrevskyy: "Even in conditions of closed airspace, we comprehensively prepare the country’s main aviation hub for the resumption of flights and operation according to modern international standards. This project is not only a set of technologies, but a symbol of the institutional readiness, sustainability and integration of Ukraine into the global aviation ecosystem."
The move is based on a trilateral agreement between Boryspil, the Ministry of Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, and KOICA, which defines the framework for cooperation to improve safety levels and quality of service at the country's largest airport.
Later this year, the field is expected to complete the technical documentation and launch official procurement procedures for the project's implementation.
KOICA is the official aid agency of the South Korean government, operating worldwide in projects in the fields of infrastructure, digitization, socio-economic development, and humanitarian aid.