Cavok Air
Ukrainian airline
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Cavok Air or Cavok Airlines is a Ukrainian cargo airline based in Kyiv.
History
The airline was established in 2011 and started operations on 26 April 2012, following the receipt of an air operator's certificate from the State Aviation Administration of Ukraine.[1]
In December 2016, Cavok Air was granted permission from the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers to transport military equipment abroad.[2]
On 28 March 2025, Cavok Air retired the An-12BK UR-CNN, performing a ceremonial farewell at Piešťany Airport in Slovakia.[3][4] The aircraft, built in 1967 had completed 58 years in service with various airlines.[5]
Fleet
As of May 2025, Cavok Air operates the following aircraft:[6]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonov An-12B | 7 | — | 1 aircraft retired in 2025.[3] |
| Total | 7 |
Accidents and incidents
- On 6 April 2016, Flight 7006, an An-12A (UR-CCP) suffered failure of engine three while descending through 3,000 m (9,800 ft); the aircraft landed at Hassi Messaoud without incident, where damage was noted to the fuselage and engine fairing. The top and side cowlings were also completely missing. All seven on board survived.[7]
- On 29 July 2017, Antonov An-74TK-100 UR-CKC crashed on take-off from São Tomé International Airport and was damaged beyond repair. A bird strike was reported and the aircraft overran the end of the runway whilst attempting to abort the takeoff.[8]
- On 30 March 2018, An-12BK UR-KDM bounced three times on landing at Gao Airport, causing the nosegear to break off; all seven on board survived.[9]
- On 26 December 2018, An-12BK UR-CBG suffered an engine fire while parked at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport prior to departure to Salalah, Oman; the fire was quickly extinguished and the aircraft only suffered minor damage. All eight on board survived.[10]
- On 30 September 2019, An-12BK UR-CKL struck a lighting stand with its left wing while taxiing at Liverpool Airport; all seven on board survived. The aircraft was repaired, returning to service on 27 December 2019.[11]
- On 22 June 2023, An-12BP UR-CEZ tipped up onto its tail in heavy winds while parked at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The aircraft suffered only minor damage and was back in service two days later.[12] The airport was experiencing a severe thunderstorm at the time of the incident.
- On 11 December 2024, An-12BP UR-CKM returned to Malaga following a decrease in hydraulic fluid pressure.[13]
- On 18 April 2025, Flight 7080, operated by An-12BP UR-CBG, returned to Tenerife following pressurization failure and landed safely. An actuator for the cabin air supply valve did not function when the switch on the co-pilot's panel was set to open. Replacing the switch corrected the problem, and the aircraft returned to service.[14]
- On 26 August 2025, An-12BP UR-CEZ failed to pressurize after taking off from Ostend bound for Ankara. The crew declared an emergency and squawked code 7700 before returning to Ostend 11 minutes after takeoff.[15]
- On 14 May 2026, An-12BP UR-CKM was detained by the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago at Piarco International Airport after several tons of undeclared explosives were found on board.[16][17] Two pilots as well as six crew members were also detained. The aircraft had departed George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bound for Libya via Nassau, Port of Spain and Cape Verde.[18] Despite the initial alarm raised by state officials, following approval from local authorities, the aircraft was released and continued on its journey the next day.[19][20][21]
