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Sofia Airport completes major terminal 2 dining upgrade with three new restaurants now open

18 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

SOF Connect and SSP have unveiled three new F&B outlets, completing the transformation of terminal 2’s dining area.

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Airport Honour Awards judging panel announced!

30 June 2025 | By International Airport Summit

International Airport Summit has just announced the judging panel for its prestigious Airport Honour Awards, read on to find out who will be picking the winners of the 10 award categories.

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Sofia Airport’s CEO talks about the new Terminal 3 and its development into a 5 star airport

24 February 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

International Airport Review's Editorial Assistant, Gabriel Higgins, spoke to Jesus Pinto, CEO of Sofia Airport about its Terminal 3, expansion, new routes, and sustainability for regional growth.

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Sofia Airport’s transformation: A five-star vision

29 January 2025 | By Holly Miles

At the Customer Experience Global Summit, International Airport Review Editor, Holly Miles, spoke with Jesus Caballero, CEO and Chairman of the management board at Sofia Airport in Bulgaria.

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AI-powered maintenance: Reducing downtime and costs in airport security systems

21 January 2025 | By Danlex, Munich Airport, SOF Connect (Sofia Airport)

This virtual panel will delve into the transformative impact of AI-driven predictive maintenance on airport security systems.

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New EES Technologies at Bulgaria´s Aviation Hubs

28 October 2021 | By Nikolay Dimchev

Bulgaria has become one of the first countries in Europe to comprehensively prepare its busiest air borders for the EU-wide Entry/Exit System. Nikolay Dimchev, Managing Director of SSARM, shares its most interesting findings and the added value for passengers, border control and airports.

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Munich Airport and SOF Connect consortium take over operation of Sofia Airport

23 April 2021 | By International Airport Review

Over the length of the concession, Munich Airport and SOF Connect will look to transform Sofia Airport into a competitive European airport.

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The key challenges for today’s airports and becoming fit for the future

18 December 2020 | By Dr. Ralf Gaffal - Munich Airport International

Dr. Ralf Gaffal, Managing Director of Munich Airport International’s (MAI) Business Division, spoke to International Airport Review about the key challenges and questions that airports need to address sooner rather than later, highlighting best practices and using Munich International Airport (MUC) as an example.

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Sofia Airport project enters new phase following signing of concessionaire agreement

23 July 2020 | By International Airport Review

The project will work to improve the attractiveness of Sofia Airport, as well as the country as a whole and the Bulgarian economy.

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New operator concession for Sofia International Airport

30 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

Following the tender process, the concession to operate Sofia International Airport has been awarded to a group comprising of Munich Airport, Meridiam and STRABAG.

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MAG confirms its participation in Sofia Airport concession process

15 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK’s largest airport group, has confirmed that it intends to participate in the tender process for the concession to operate Sofia Airport in Bulgaria. The process was started on 5th July by the Bulgarian Government.

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