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Aerospace is one of the priority industries for Sofia. The sector includes the production of aircraft, drones, missiles, satellites, related software and equipment. Invest Sofia works to brand Sofia as an aerospace destination and to facilitate cooperation between Bulgarian and foreign organizations.<\/p>\n\n

Aerospace Segments<\/h2>\n\n
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\n Space Defense & Exploration<\/strong>\n

A critical and cutting-edge industry \u2014 products for defense and space applications. Military aircraft, UAVs, satellites, radars and communication systems. Highest standards of safety and quality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Components & Systems<\/strong>\n

Precision and reliability in part production \u2014 structural elements, avionics, control and safety systems. Every level is key to the functionality of aircraft and spacecraft.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Aircraft Manufacturing & Operation<\/strong>\n

Constant search for efficiency through innovation \u2014 design, production, testing, operation and maintenance of aircraft from small private jets to large commercial passenger planes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

The Future of Aviation<\/h2>\n\n
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Forecast for the Next 15\u201320 Years<\/div>\n
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2\u00d7<\/div>\n
doubling the number of aircraft in the air<\/strong><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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75%<\/div>\n
of the fleet needs to be replaced<\/strong> for decarbonization<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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20%<\/div>\n
of current aircraft are the newest, most fuel-efficient models<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Sofia \u2014 Aerospace Destination<\/h2>\n\n
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\ud83c\udf93<\/div>\n University Traditions<\/strong>\n Sofia University & Technical University train engineers for the industry<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udd27<\/div>\n Aircraft Maintenance<\/strong>\n Sofia is a European leader in aircraft maintenance<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\ud83d\ude80<\/div>\n Production<\/strong>\n The city is now a destination for aircraft production<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

A key partner in the sector is Atlas Copco<\/strong><\/a>, serving various aerospace segments in Bulgaria.<\/p>\n\n

Sources: Atlas Copco<\/a>, European Space Agency (ESA)<\/a>, Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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