Investments for the Sustainable Development of Domestic Aviation in the Context of Ukraine’s Post-War Reconstruction

In the context of the post-war recovery of the Ukrainian economy, investment in the aviation sector is a strategic priority, as it supports the restoration of production and transport infrastructure, technological renewal, and the implementation of innovative solutions, which are the basis for the sustainable development of the industry. The article aims to reveal the specifics of investing in the development of the aviation industry in the context of Ukraine’s post-war recovery. The research methodology combines quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis, in particular analysis and synthesis, structural-functional and comparative analysis, generalization, and graphical and tabular presentation of data. Such tools enabled the assessment of investment trends and the development of forecast scenarios for the aviation sector. The study begins with a brief overview of the key problems facing the Ukrainian aviation industry and the legislative initiatives aimed at addressing them. The author analyzed the dynamics of the pre-crisis index of capital investments in Ukraine, both in general and in the aviation industry in particular. The analysis shows that the average annual volatility of investments in the aviation industry is almost twice that of the country’s, reflecting the industry’s increased sensitivity to economic, political, and security factors. The dynamics of capital investments in Ukraine’s aviation sector over the past 4 years (2021-2024) show that, despite the difficult economic and political situation, these investments support and modernize the aviation industry and introduce modern technologies, ensuring the aviation industry’s readiness to resume active air transportation. The article presents key areas for attracting investment in the domestic aviation industry, measures for their implementation, and expected results that will contribute to the sector’s stable and sustainable development in the context of Ukraine’s post-war recovery. The author calculated forecast indicators for capital investments in Ukraine’s aviation sector in the context of post-war recovery, taking into account the crisis dynamics and the gradual restoration of the country’s integral economic space. The results of the study show that investments for the sustainable development of aviation act not only as a tool for post-war financial recovery, but also as a strategic factor in the formation of a technologically progressive and competitive domestic economy capable of adapting to new challenges, ensuring long-term growth of the aviation industry and integration of Ukraine into the global aviation technology market.