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Sofia Airport unveils major expansion plan, new terminal aims to double capacity

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At least six MRO operators are currently active in Sofia, including one of its major players, Lufthansa Technik. SOF Connect wants to add 14 additional hangars to the 19 already in place. The airports masterplan also contemplates the set up of three vertiport areas for the operation of the new generation of eVTOL aircraft.

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Why Inflight Pilot Training Is the Best Flight School in the Twin Cities

Inflight Pilot Training

We operate as a flight school, fixed-base operator (FBO), maintenance shop, flying club, social club, and aviation community. Students benefit from immediate access to instructors, aircraft, fuel, hangars, and even a dedicated lounge space where you can network and relax with others who share your passion for flight.

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MRO in the Baltics/Eastern Europe region: Supercharged growth

Aviation Bussiness News

SOF Connect’s chief executive, Jesus Caballero, tells MRO Management: “With supply chains impacting the airline business, airports with MRO services on-site have a huge advantage. At least another 10 MRO hangars are planned in addition to the 19 existing ones. An available educated workforce is on everyone’s mind.

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Flight Instructor Guide: Where to Learn to Fly in Mesa, AZ

Pilot's Life Blog

Industry Backgrounds : Some instructors are airline captains, others are corporate pilots, and all have logged thousands of flight hours. You benefit from their wide range of expertise, whether you’re mastering basic maneuvers or complex multi‐engine operations. How do I choose a qualified flight instructor in Mesa?

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State of the FBO industry

Professional Pilot

Award-winning fixed base operators set the benchmark for safety and hospitality. General aviation (GA) pilots, corporate flight departments, and privately-owned aircraft cannot use airline terminals. They must obtain resources from fixed base operators (FBOs). By Shannon Forrest ATP/CFII.

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What Is A Fixed Base Operator (FBO) In Aviation?

Northstar VFR

Obviously, the airlines get the majority of the popularity when it comes to the trajectory for a pilot's career. A popular career track outside of the Part 121 airliners is in the private sector of aviation. A Fixed Base Operator , or FBO for short, is essentially a private terminal for passengers.

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GA Getting The Boot At Ashville, NC Airport (KAVL)

AV Web

The Ashville (North Carolina) Regional Airport Authority will demolish general aviation hangars at the airport (KAVL) to make more room for commercial aviation. The plan to take over the Signature property, a roughly 40-acre footprint including older, leased hangars, is part of a $400 million airport expansion program.