Manchester Airport Group (MAG) intends to participate in the tender process for the concession to operate Sofia Airport in Bulgaria. The process was started on July 5, by the Bulgarian Government.
MAG already operates three major airports in the UK at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands, which together serve 60 million passengers per year, to over 270 destinations via 70 airlines.
The company’s unique ownership structure comprises a blend of both Manchester City Council and the Greater Manchester local authorities and long-term private investors (IFM Investors). This has ensured that its growth has been founded on its ability to balance the commercial considerations of its airports with a commitment to working closely with the local communities around each site to ensure that they benefit both from the point of view of investment, job creation and the environment.
MAG’s bid will be supported by Chinese construction giant BCEG, who are already working with MAG on the Airport City UK construction project in Manchester, one of the UK’s most significant examples of collaboration with China in infrastructure development. BCEG’s involvement will bring new opportunities for collaboration between Bulgaria and China.
“We have a clear vision as to how we will deliver a passenger experience and global route network for Sofia Airport that is comparable to other top tier airports around the world.” said MAG Chief Executive, Charlie Cornish
