AUREL VLAICU AIRPORT ASSISTANCE

History Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

The first flights in the B─âneasa area took place in 1909 and they were carried out by the French pilot and aviation pioneer Louis Blériot, who flew on 18 October at the B─âneasa Hippodrome. In 1912, one of first flight schools in Romania was opened on the B─âneasa airfield by George Valentin Bibescu. This makes B─âneasa airport the oldest continuously operating airport in Eastern Europe, and among the five oldest airports in the world.

In 1922, the airport headquartered the first aviation company in Romania, and one of the earliest in the world, CFRNA (The French–Romanian Company for Air Navigation), the precursor of the Romanian national airline, TAROM. In 1923, CFRNA built the industrial facilities for aircraft maintenance in B─âneasa. These facilities preceded the aerospace company Romaero.

The current terminal building was designed in the late 1940s and opened in 1952. At that time it was considered one of the finest architectural features of Bucharest. The building consists of a central dome with three distinct wings which represents an airplane propeller with three blades.

During the communist period (1947–1989), B─âneasa Airport was TAROM's domestic hub, while Otopeni Airport was used as an international hub. In the early 2000s (decade), TAROM moved all of its activities to Otopeni (renamed Henri Coand─â International Airport).

The first low cost airline established at BBU was Blue Air in 2004. From January 2007, the low-fare airlines Wizz Air, EasyJet, and Germanwings started European routes from B─âneasa.

In 2007, the airport was closed from 10 May to 19 August for renovation works. All flights during this period were moved to Henri Coand─â International Airport. Renovations included commercial areas, restaurants, a VIP lounge and a 300-space car park. The runway and lighting systems were also completely overhauled. The estimated cost was €20m.

Transportation Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

The airport is situated 8 km (5 miles) north of Bucharest city centre and is accessible by STB buses, trams and Airport Express. Taxis and ride-sharing services are also present and accessible.

An extension of the Bucharest Metro system to Aurel Vlaicu International, as Metro Line M6, which will link it to the Main Train Station and the larger Henri Coand─â International Airport, was approved in June 2006 and is currently in its planning stage.

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