Aviation Liberalization and Open Skies: A Comparative Analysis of Kazakhstan and Germany

Bc. Yernur Kaparov

Diplomová práce

Abstract:

The aviation sector is now playing a crucial part in economic growth, providing global connectivity, tourism and trade. In recent decades, many nations have adopted aviation liberalization as a strategic initiative to enhance competitiveness and develop economic growth. As well as Kazakhstan has implemented the Open Skies policy to enhance accessibility and align its aviation system with international standards. And Germany serves as a valuable base for comparative analysis, demonstrating a mature and completely liberalized market. This thesis examines the impact of aviation liberalization on the country, considering tourism growth by analyzing greater air connectivity, enhanced affordability and the expansion of international routes. The analysis offers a comparative framework to assess Kazakhstan's liberalization results in relation to Germany's extensive experience in the European Single Aviation Market. The results indicate that improved air connectivity and increased passenger activity positively correlate with tourism development, as well as airfare and economic factors can demonstrate a variety of impact. The study offers useful insights into the strategic implications of Open Skies agreements and identifies potential areas for policy enhancement within Kazakhstan's aviation sector.

Keywords

Aviation Liberalization, Open Skies Agreements, Bilateral Agreements, Passenger Traffic Growth, Airfare Reduction, Lufthansa, Air Astana

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 1. 4. 2025

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedoucí: Ing. Pavel Kotyza, Ph.D.

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Provozně ekonomická fakulta

Magisterský studijní program:
Economics and Management