BIAS 2015
The Bucharest International Air Show and General Aviation Exhibition, ROMANIA, June 2015
OVO AVIATION - the exclusive distributor of PIPISTREL for the Romanian market, participated with two stands, exhibiting five Pipistrel aircrafts at the seventh edition of the Bucharest International Air Show and General Aviation Exhibition.
BIAS 2015 - opened its gates with a heart-pounding lineup of performers, the year’s most awaited aerobatics event in Romania took place at the Bucharest Baneasa- Aurel Vlaicu International Airport. BIAS 2015 was impressive: 200 pilots and parachutists, 120 civil and military aircrafts and attracted more than 200,000 trade and public visitors over the course of two days. The target of this year’s edition was to keep the same magnificent proportions of the air show by inviting world-renowned acrobatic groups alongside national teams. We strongly believe that the 2015 edition has set a new standard and created huge expectations for the public next year, which the BIAS organizers intend to proudly honor. An impressive number of professionals participated from the elite of the Romanian Air Force along with an exciting array of thrilling jets. Some of the highlights included the displays performed by the "supersonics" Turkish Stars (Turkey), the famous experts of the Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon (UK), Baltic Bees (Latvia), with their unique style, performing artistic maneuvers of maximum difficulty and Jurgis Kayris, world champion in aerobatics. Last but not least, the much-anticipated slick Panthera aircraft seen for the first time in Romania!
The distinctive styling and unique ergonomic features enthralls with its passionate sportiness and breathtaking lines, one of the outstanding design icons of the Pipistrel’s brand made the Panthera the star of the indoor static display in the General Aviation Exhibition.
The incredibly fast aircraft that reaches a cruising speed of 200 knots, 210 HP with a high fuel economy figure, replete with a luxurious, well-appointed interior. The gullwing doors open upward, like the wings of a bird, a feature that always draws a crowd. They're a conversation piece. You only need to open the wide-opening doors on the Panthera and ease into the sports seats to experience a whole new level of interior and comfort.
The Pipistrel Panthera has an all-composite airframe, made from carbon fiber, glass fiber, and kevlar, and it sports trailing-link electric landing gear made of titanium and aluminum alloys, which will be of benefit for operations from grass runways. This exclusive design combines intelligent lightweight design with outstanding strength – thus delivering superlative flying dynamics. The composite materials used for the exterior of the aircraft were selected in part based on their ability to withstand lightning strikes, which merit increased consideration when employing composite materials instead of a traditional aluminum airframe.
Many qualified trade visitors and Business Professionals attended the first day of the exhibition. A number of ministers from other countries also visited the event, accompanied by high-ranking delegations, thereby underlining the international importance of the Bias 2015.
The Panthera stand astounded with its classy atmosphere and was visited by various important guests, such as representatives of the Romanian Ministry of Transport, the Romanian Government, international visitors, important businessmen, elite pilots from different countries, Romanian Flying academy members, journalists and a string of potential customers.
The super sports Panthera aircraft has met with great interest among visitors, Get yours now!