Bulgaria Air is the national flag carrier of Bulgaria, operating scheduled passenger services from Sofia to destinations across Europe and beyond. The airline was established in 2002 following the collapse of the former national carrier Balkan Bulgarian Airlines, and has since grown to become the country's leading commercial airline. Headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria Air operates primarily out of Sofia Airport and serves a network of European cities including London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and several leisure and business destinations in the Mediterranean region. The airline also offers domestic flights within Bulgaria. Bulgaria Air is privately owned and has maintained a reputation for reliable regional connectivity. It has at various times benefited from state support during periods of financial difficulty, and continues to play a central role in Bulgaria's civil aviation sector.