Vice President Yotova visits Graf Ignatievo
Vice President Iliana Iotova arrived for an official visit to the 3rd Air Base in Graf Ignatievo. The reception of the state leadership took place with an honor guard, emphasizing the importance of the visit for the country's defense capabilities.
A key focus of the work program is the base's readiness to receive the F-16 Block 70 fighter jets.
Key aspects of the visit:
- Familiarization with the infrastructure built for the new combat aircraft.
- Inspection of the modern flight simulator for pilot training.
- Discussions with the Air Force command regarding the training schedule.
The tour was attended by Minister of Defense Dimitar Stoyanov and Air Force Commander Major General Nikolay Rusev. We recall that during the May 6th celebrations, it was announced that 12 pilots are expected to be trained and ready to operate the new platform by the end of the year.