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In 2021, [[GullivAir]] expressed interest in starting regular [[Domestic flight|domestic flights]] between [[Sofia]] and [[Ruse, Bulgaria|Ruse]] using [[ATR 72|ATR 72-600]]s with a capacity of 70 seats.[{{Cite web |date=2021-06-30 |title=Gullivair is to breathe new life into Ruse Airport |url=https://aviation.direct/en/gullivair-is-to-breathe-new-life-into-ruse-airport |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Aviation.Direct |language=en}}][{{Cite web |last=jani.cc |title=Bulgarian airline with flights from Sofia to Ruse in 2022 {{!}} BalkanEngineer.bg |url=https://balkanengineer.com/news/bulgarian-airline-flights-sofia-ruse-2022 |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=balkanengineer.com |language=en}}][{{Cite web |title=Minister of Transport Nikolay Sabev: Ruse will have an airport |url=https://investinruse.com/en/minister-of-transport-nikolay-sabev-ruse-will-have-an-airport |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=We present to you the Investment Profile of Ruse Municipality! |language=en}}] |
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In 2021, [[GullivAir]] expressed interest in starting regular domestic flights to and from [[Sofia Airport]] using [[ATR 72|ATR 72-600]] aircraft with a capacity of 70 seats.[{{Cite web |date=2021-06-30 |title=Gullivair is to breathe new life into Ruse Airport |url=https://aviation.direct/en/gullivair-is-to-breathe-new-life-into-ruse-airport |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Aviation.Direct |language=en}}][{{Cite web |last=jani.cc |title=Bulgarian airline with flights from Sofia to Ruse in 2022 {{!}} BalkanEngineer.bg |url=https://balkanengineer.com/news/bulgarian-airline-flights-sofia-ruse-2022 |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=balkanengineer.com |language=en}}][{{Cite web |title=Minister of Transport Nikolay Sabev: Ruse will have an airport |url=https://investinruse.com/en/minister-of-transport-nikolay-sabev-ruse-will-have-an-airport |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=We present to you the Investment Profile of Ruse Municipality! |language=en}}] |
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The results of an earlier survey among the citizens of Ruse show that more than 98% of businesses and individuals would take advantage of flights to and from Sofia as it is much faster and more convenient than taking road or rail transport.
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Research was done regarding passenger demand and the feasibility of opening this route, and it was concluded that 98% of travellers between [[Ruse, Bulgaria|Ruse]] and [[Sofia]] would benefit from a regular flight service as it would be way faster and more convenient than road or rail transport. |
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Initial timelines suggested flights could start by May 2022, but plans never finalized and [[GullivAir]] retired its small fleet of [[ATR 72]]s shortly after, due to low passenger numbers and not enough profits, shifting focus on [[Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance|ACMI]] wet-leasing services to other airlines.
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The goal was for flights to start in May 2022, but plans never finalized and [[GullivAir]] retired its small fleet of [[ATR 72]] aircraft shortly after, due to low passenger numbers and not enough profits, shifting its focus on [[Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance|ACMI]] wet-leasing services to other airlines. |
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For the servicing of passengers a regular bus line was planned to be opened from Ruse to the airport, and [[Ruse Municipality]] had planned to undergo renovations on the abandoned terminal of the airport, while keeping its historic authenticity.
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A new bus line from Ruse to the airport would have opened if commercial flights had actually started, and [[Ruse Municipality]] had planned to undergo renovations on the abandoned terminal of the airport, while keeping its historic authenticity. |
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== Development == |
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== Development == |
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