Key Facts
| Current Title: | Pravitelstven Aviootryad 28 |
| English Title: | Aviation Unit 28 |
| Abbreviation: | Not known |
History
Narrative Summary
A small VIP transport unit (Unit 28) operates for the use of Government officials. All aircraft carry civilian markings.
Key Dates
| 199? | Establishment of Bulgarian Government Aviation unit. |
Current Status
Bulgarian Government Aviation aircraft are used primarily for VIP transport.
Future Plans
To be added
Markings
National Insignia
Fuselage sidesFin Flash
The national flag is carried as a fin flash on fixed wing aircraft, or on the rear fuselage of helicopters. The service titles REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA may be carried on the upper fuselage sides.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
All Bulgarian Government Aviation aircraft carry civilian registrations in the LZ-xxx series. The Bell 430 is an exception, carrying Air Force roundels and an Air Force serial number.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
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| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d |
Total Now |
Role | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 430 | 1 | 1 | VIP Transport | USA |
| Boeing 737-500 | 1 | 1 | VIP Transport | USA |
| Dassault Falcon 2000 | 1 | 1 | VIP Transport | France |
| Mil Mi-8/Mi-17 Hip | 8/1 | 1/1 | VIP Transport | USSR |
| Tupolev Tu-134A | 2 | 1 | VIP Transport | USSR |
| Tupolev Tu-154M | 2 | 1 | VIP Transport | USSR |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
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| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Retirement | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 430 | 1 | 2000 | current | USA |
| Boeing 737-500 | 1 | 2005 | current | USA |
| Dassault Falcon 50 | 1 | 1999 | Aug 2001 | France |
| Dassault Falcon 2000 | 1 | Dec 2001 | current | France |
| Ilyushin Il-18 | 1 | ? | 1997 | USSR |
| Mil Mi-8/Mi-17 Hip | 8/1 | ? | current | USSR |
| Tupolev Tu-134A | 2 | ? | current | USSR |
| Tupolev Tu-154M | 2 | 1999 | current | USSR |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Sofia.
Organisational Structure
Both aircraft and the helicopters are operated by Pravitelstven Aviootryad 28 from Sofia Airport, except for the Bell 430, which is based at Krumovo.
Current Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
(photo, George Petkov)
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
Both aircraft and the helicopters are operated by Pravitelstven Aviootryad 28 from Sofia Airport, except for the Bell 430, which is based at Krumovo.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
To be added
More Information
Books
To be added
Magazines
To be added
Websites