Air Sofia

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Air Sofia was an airline based in Sofia, Bulgaria. It operated charter flights to destinations in Europe, Africa, the Far East, South America and the Middle East. It also leased and wet leased aircraft to other airlines. Its main base was Sofia Airport^[1].

Contents 1 Code Data 2 History 2.1 Previously operated 3 External links 4 References

[edit] Code Data

• IATA Code: CT
• ICAO Code: SFB
• Callsign: Air Sofia ^[2]

[edit] History

The airline was established in 1992 and started operations on 11 February 1992. It is owned by Georgi Ivanov (Managing Director) and Lilian Todorov (President). It employs 150 staff (at March 2007). On March 5, 2007 Bulgaria prohibited five Bulgarian carriers including Air Sofia. The airline relocated to Serbia under a new name, United International Airlines.

[edit] Previously operated

At January 2005 the airline operated:^{[citation needed]}

• 3 Antonov An-12
• 1 Antonov An-24
• 1 Boeing 737-800, disposed of April 2005

[edit] External links

• Air Sofia

[edit] References

1. ^ Flight International 27 March 2007
2. ^ Airline Codes

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