Bucharest Airports National Company commemorated 40 years from the death of the great scientist Henri Coanda

On Sunday, 25th of November 40 years come to pass since the death of Henri Coanda, the inventor of the jet engine and of the effect that bears his name, a pioneer of aviation, exceptional engineer and a visionary scientist.

To honor the memory of the great scientist whose name was given to Romania’s largest airport, the Bucharest Airports National Company marked this moment by organizing a commemoration ceremony, consisting of a religious service and by taking wreaths at the scientist’s grave, at Bellu Cemetery.

Henri Coanda is not only the inventor of “the first jet airplane in the world”, by which he surprised mankind so much that it took 30 years to use this invention. His name is related to many revolutionary ideas: “Coanda effect”, “the two engine airplane”, “flying epaulets” used for braking moon’s modules “Apollo 11” and “Apollo 12” when landing, recoilless rifle, prefabricated houses, and the technical equipment used for solar desalination.

Communication Department

Bucharest Airports National Company