The contract with Poland for the repair of the MiG-29 fighter planes is very profitable for Bulgaria, said Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev after the sitting of the respective Parliamentary committee. Minister Nenchev further said that he had received the support of MPs, even that of the opposition BSP. He explained that the repair of one such engine will cost EUR 1.23 million. Besides, “we would not be paying VAT, as the contract is between EU member states; nor another 9 percent of taxes and fees”, Nenchev added. He reminded that 20 days after the signing of the contract Bulgaria is to receive from Poland two engines to use for a period of two years gratuitously. This contract gives the Bulgarian air forces guarantees; the prices are very profitable, not speaking of the transport cost of the engines, which will also be provided for by the Polish side, the Defense Minister further commented.