Romanian Symbols – Aurel Vlaicu’s Airplane – The Dream That Defied Gravity - Romania Osaka Expo 2025

In a world where flight was considered just a distant dream, Aurel Vlaicu had the courage to turn the impossible into reality. By designing and building his own airplane, he proved that the desire to transcend limits knows no barriers.

The Vlaicu I airplane, with its revolutionary structure for that time, featured an innovative aerodynamic design, demonstrating his technical ingenuity. Built from wood, fabric, and metal, this aircraft was not just an engineering achievement but also a symbol of ambition and vision from a man who refused to believe in impossibilities.

Reproduced in salt in the area dedicated to arts and crafts, this symbol of human daring reminds us that progress begins with a dream and that Romania has always had people who knew how to turn it into reality.