Bulgaria

Bulgaria becomes the third air force to clear a first flight event for Lockheed F-16 Block 70s, following Bahrain and Slovakia.

Bulgaria looks set to join the list of European countries investing in their ground-based air defense.

Lockheed Martin has revealed that production of Bulgaria’s new F-16 Block 70 aircraft is well underway.

Lockheed Martin on Jan. 10 announced the delivery of the first two F-16 Block 70 jets for Slovakia from its facility in Greenville, South Carolina.

European cargo drone airline Dronamics has signed an agreement with Dubai-based package carrier Aramex to enable same-day and middle-mile deliveries in the UAE.

Bulgaria is set to become the 32nd signatory to the Artemis Accords.

Travel demand in Europe is forecast to recover to 70% of 2019 levels despite headwinds caused by high inflation and staff shortages and strikes.

Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines will also serve the Bulgarian capital during the summer season.

The Bulgarian city is the latest addition to the LCC’s network.

A new route to Dubai is one of a number of additions the flag-carrier is making.

GullivAir has secured approvals to open routes to points in North America.

The expansion will double the number of connections offered by the ULCC from the Bulgarian airport and comes as easyJet and Blue Air add new routes to the city.

LOT Polish Airlines has launched its 12th and 13th routes from Hungary’s capital city.

Flights will begin in May with Dash 8-400 turboprops.