The Bulgarian Aviation Industry Association presented at the BCCI ideas for the creation of a new strategy for vocational education in aviation
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a meeting with Todor Ivandjikov, Chairman of the Bulgarian Aviation Industry Association and the President of the Chamber Tsvetan Simeonov. The meeting was attended by Lyudmil Ivanov, member of the BCCI Board. During the meeting, Mr. Ivandjikov presented the goals and objectives of the Association, which was established as a result of the COVID crisis and the collapse of the airline industry worldwide. Following the gradual revival of the industry, there is a need for a working body through which communication can take place not only within the community but also between airlines and the state.
BAIA represents the companies operating in the sector before the state and international regulatory authorities in order to defend their economic, professional, legal and purely administrative interests. Currently, the Association has 37 active members such as airlines, repair bases, training centers, higher education institutions, drone companies, etc.
BAIA initiates changes, builds on and creates new proposals for legislative amendments in the part of laws and regulations concerning aviation in the Republic of Bulgaria before the relevant state authorities. BAIA takes care to create a working environment where all administrative and work processes run smoothly with the improvement of communication with all institutions at government and administrative level.
BAIA develops and accelerates cooperation with international organizations and associations related to aviation, borrowing and promoting their experience, systematizes information in order to promote the positive experience of the companies in the industry.
The Association initiates training in the field of aviation in order to develop collegiality and cooperation between companies in the sector and to create a more favourable working environment.
BAIA is actively working to create a new strategy for vocational education in aviation with the help of all government institutions, as well as attracting more young people to aviation in order to create a strong foundation for the future of aviation in our country. Mr. Ivandjikov stressed that all the goals and tasks that the Association is implementing are aimed at boosting the development of our aviation industry and Bulgaria to become a significant aviation hub at European and global level.
The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov presented in full the services that BCCI offers in the interest and support of business, including those aimed at industry organizations. The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has always assisted sectoral organizations in changes in the regulatory framework to ease administrative burdens. The President of the BCCI also highlighted the advantages of the services offered by the Court of Arbitration at the BCCI in resolving commercial disputes.
During the meeting, issues of principle were discussed, related to possible directions to improve the performance of the sector, reducing inherent costs and requirements, in order to optimize operations. Particular attention was also paid to concrete measures to protect the rights and legitimate interests of companies and to raise the profile of the sector. Future meetings will be held to mutually cooperate and explore the possibility of changes in vocational education to prepare young people for successful careers in aviation.
