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TAROM Airplane Named After Romanian Gymnastics Legend Nadia Comăneci

TAROM, the national airline of Romania, has unveiled its newest aircraft, named after the iconic Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci. The Boeing 737-800, previously named "Sarmizegetuza," will now bear the name of the five-time Olympic gold medalist and holder of the first-ever perfect 10 score in gymnastics history.


TAROM is the national airline of Romania
The TAROM aircraft named after Nadia Comăneci, a tribute to the iconic Romanian gymnast and a symbol of Romanian sporting excellence.

Honoring a Romanian Legend

The renaming ceremony took place at Bucharest's Henri Coandă International Airport, attended by Comăneci herself,TAROM officials, and Romanian athletes. The aircraft's exterior now features Comăneci's name and signature, a tribute to her remarkable achievements and enduring legacy.


A Symbol of Romanian Sporting Excellence

"It is an honor to have my name associated with TAROM and to be a symbol of Romanian sporting excellence," said Comăneci. "I wish the best of luck to all the Romanian athletes competing in the Paris Olympics."


TAROM's Commitment to Romanian Sports

TAROM has a long-standing tradition of supporting Romanian athletes, and the company is proud to continue this tradition by naming an aircraft after Comăneci. The airline will also be transporting the Romanian Olympic team to Paris for the 2024 Summer Games.



A First for TAROM

This is the first time that TAROM has named an aircraft after a Romanian athlete. The move reflects the company's commitment to promoting Romanian culture and heritage.


Additional Information

  • The Nadia Comăneci aircraft will continue to operate on TAROM's regular routes, in addition to carrying the Romanian Olympic team.

  • TAROM is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, which offers passengers access to a global network of over 1,150 destinations in more than 170 countries.

  • TAROM has a fleet of 18 aircraft and serves over 70 destinations.


Source: News.ro

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