Air Safety Concerns for Bulgaria

Susy Owen

Attorney

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Bulgaria was admitted to the EU on January 1, 2007. The EU borders have now expanded to accommodate 27 members. As a result of Bulgaria becoming an EU member state, they must comply with EU standards in many areas, which include aviation safety.

The European Commission said on Wednesday that Bulgaria has significant shortcomings in air safety. The concern is that Bulgaria may not currently meet the EU's aviation standards.
EU Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot stopped short of banning Bulgarian airlines from EU skies, but said their planes might be grounded by member states on safety grounds. It appears that concerns range from the level of training to the number of staff members.