Over 150,000 visitors are expected to enjoy the largest air show in Romania - Bucharest International Air Show & General Aviation Exhibition (BIAS) which comes with sensational air demonstrations, live concerts, fireworks, food trucks, VIP areas, exhibitions, autograph signings, spotting, relaxation, connection areas, but also special activity areas for children.

According to the Bucharest National Airports Corporation (CNAB), BIAS and the aviation exhibition will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31, 2025, at Bucharest Baneasa International Airport Aurel Vlaicu. The event brings together over 200 civil and military aircraft, in aerial displays and exhibited to the public, and also over 200 pilots and paratroopers.

Also, the spectators will be able to visit the General Aviation Exhibition during the two days.

'BIAS is an air force show, in which civil and military aviation aces from 12 nations (France, the U.S., Germany, Italy, Austria, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Jordan) will bedazzle spectators with breathtaking aerial acrobatics and elite demonstrations, as well as aircraft on the ground,' according to CNAB.

The AGERPRES National News Agency is among the media partners of the Bucharest International Air Show & General Aviation Exhibition. On this occasion, at Baneasa Airport, in Rotonda, special photos from the 14 editions of BIAS taken by AGERPRES are exhibited, to promote the event.

Celebrating 115 years since the first Romanian flight, the 15th edition of BIAS brings for the first time to Bucharest one of the most famous aerobatic formations in the world: Patrouille de France (French Air Force).

The Patrouille de France represents the French Air and Space Forces and is one of the most famous aerobatic teams, performing on 9 Alpha Jet aircraft that create a unique show of precision and elegance, a true aerial ballet in the colours of France.

The French Air Force team brings to Baneasa Airport its 9 exceptional pilots, each with the call sign 'Athos', the name of one of the characters in the book 'The Three Musketeers' by the writer Alexandre Dumas. Thus, Athos 1 - Leader: leads the formation and draws the line of flight; Ahtos 2 & Athos 3 - Inner Wingmen: maintain symmetry at the heart of the band; Athos 4 - Slot: flies in the most difficult position, right in the centre; Athos 5 & Athos 6 - Solo: perform spectacular manoeuvres in the mirror; Athos 7 & Athos 8 - Outer Wingmen: stabilise wide formations; Athos 9 - Replacement/Announcer: backup pilot and the voice that explains the demonstration.

In 2022, Emmanuel Macron became the first president of France to fly aboard a Patrouille de France plane.

At the air show in Bucharest, the Baltic Bees, the Latvian team with a unique piloting style in the world, will perform artistic manoeuvres of maximum difficulty.

The Romanian Air Force stands out at BIAS 2025 with an exceptional participation, which is distinguished by a series of developments for the first time in Romania. Spectators will have the chance to admire the spectacular performances of military pilots, who will perform true artistic demonstrations of supersonic force on F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, C-27J Spartan transport aircraft, IAK-52 training aircraft, IAR-330 PUMA helicopters. Spectators will also be able to watch air policing and air landing support exercises.

During the static exhibition, the Romanian Air Force will present to the public F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, IAR-99 oim, YAK 52, IAR 330 Puma helicopters, a TPS-79R low/medium altitude radar, an M903/Patriot missile launch facility, two flight simulators, a Bayraktar drone and many others.

The U.S. Air Force comes, for the first time, with their KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, a huge in-flight supersonic combat aircraft.

In their turn, the German Air Force will showcase their F-2000A Eurofighter Typhoon, which will demonstrate strength and manoeuvrability to the delight of the visitors.

'It is a moment that was requested and got a round of applause at BIAS 2024,' CNAB representatives said.

The Italian Air Force come with their EuroFighter Typhoon in static display, and the Slovenian Armed Forces with line up a Let L-410 Turbolet in static display and with an amazing evolution with a PC-9 aircraft.

The Austrian Air Force will attend BIAS 2025 on huge C-130 Hercules transport aircraft that can be also seen in the static display area, and Poland participates with a historic aircraft already - Mig-15 and with the much-loved Flying Dragons Team, paragliding with fireworks and laser effects.

The Jordanian Air Force bring their C-130 Hercules to the static display area, while the Austrians of The Flying Bulls will fly on historic aircraft (Douglas DC-6, Mustang P-51D, P 38 Lightning, F4U Corsair) and a BO-105 C aerobatic helicopter.

The air show is guaranteed by the presence of the aces of the Romanian Aeroclub - The Hawks of Romania, The Pelicans, The White Wings, along with the paratroopers of The Blue Wings.

The famous Acrobatic Yakars, unique for their aerial shows that include fireworks, music and lights, perform in the air on three Yak-52 aircraft, at sunset and will hold a spectacular moment with Jurgis Kairys.

The General Aviation Inspectorate of Romania's Ministry of Internal Affairs participates with a Black Hawk helicopter that can be seen in the static display area and will perform a demonstration on a Black Hawk helicopter, a tactical exercise in collaboration with SIAS only on Saturday, August 30.

Among the participants there are also well-known names from the elite of Romanian aviation, from the Higher School of Civil Aviation. This year too, the famous Lithuanian pilot Jurgis Kairys, multiple world champion in aerobatics, flying a Sukhoi Su-31, will be there to show off.

TAROM and Wizz Air airlines will perform at BIAS 2025 on commercial passenger aircraft and will hold thematic events.

Spectators can also visit the General Aviation Exhibition. During the exhibition, the Bucharest National Airports Corporation will welcome the public with many surprises at its stand, where spectators will be able to take personalised photos, receive gifts, watch films and unique images about the activity of the airports of Bucharest City.

At the same time, at the aviation exhibition, ROMATSA will come with a simulator used by air traffic controllers to direct air traffic.

In the exhibition area there is an area for children, where aircraft of the Romanian Aeroclub are located and where activities will be organised by 'Save the Children'.

For the first time in the history of the 14 editions so far, BIAS 2025 brings as a novelty, in addition to an extremely rich agenda, a BIAS SHOP with two points of sale of personalised merchandise bearing the BIAS logo.

'After each performance, the pilots will sign autographs for the public in a special area located right in the middle of the spectators. It is the perfect opportunity, both for children and adults, to meet the pilots, take photos and keep an unforgettable memory of BIAS,' the release reads.

The Romanian contribution to the history of world aeronautics will be celebrated by exhibiting, in the static display area, life-size models of the Aurel Vlaicu II aircraft as well as by presenting the first commercial aircraft model built entirely in Romania, BAC 1-11/400, renamed ROMBAC 1-11.

Admission is free, and CNAB recommends spectators to use public transport, as parking is not provided. Public access is through ROMAERO. AGERPRES (RO - editing by: Oana Tilica; EN - writing by: Corneliu-Aurelian Colceriu)