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Bulgarian aircraft repair company invests EUR 60 million in Burgas

The signing of the contract between the Sliven Diocese and Electra Trans Global for the land on which the large-scale complex will be built
Photo: Municipality of Burgas

One of the largest Bulgarian companies for repairing civil aviation aircraft has chosen Burgas for a major investment in aircraft repair and maintenance, the Municipality of Burgas announced. The company will build one of the largest hangar complexes in the country with a capacity for 7 production lines. It will be located in the Burgas Airport area and will span more than 7 acres. Additionally, an aircraft engine repair plant will be built for EUR 15 million. The total investment amounts to EUR 60 million. 500 highly skilled jobs will be created in the first stage. A total of 1,500 jobs will be opened in the final stage.

The complex is expected to be operational within 3 years. Another 5,000 jobs may be created in supporting businesses, the company stated. Currently, it services Airbus A320 CEO, Boeing 737 Classic/NG and Boeing MD-80 Series.




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