At the initiative of the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Hristina Velinova, the first working meeting was held, launching the institutional process for the revival and development of aero club activities in the country. The project is the result of a proposal submitted to the Council of Ministers in May 2026 by Petyo Kyurkchiyski of the “Flying People” Aero Club and supported by Prime Minister Rumen Radev.
The aim is to identify specific measures tosupport the aviation community and to create conditions for the training and practical preparation of young people under the guidance of experienced instructors.
The discussion also focused on preserving aviation sites in Bulgaria, which are essential for the development of sport and recreational aviation.
The meeting was attended by the Director General of the Directorate General “Civil Aviation Administration” Aneliya Marinova, who presented an analysis of the prepared report. Experts from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works and the Ministry of Defence also took part, as well as representatives of the civil sector, among them Petyo Kyurkchiyski of the “Flying People” Aero Club.
During the discussions, the report was reviewed and an operational framework for the next steps was agreed upon. An expert group will be established to prepare specific proposals. The final decisions and institutional measures are to be submitted to the Council of Ministers for approval.
