Romanian aviation is undergoing a moment of dynamism and maturation, marked by the spectacular evolution of the operator AnimaWings. An active member of the Romanian Airline Companies Association ”Carpathia” (RACA), AnimaWings confirms its status as a benchmark regional player through two major strategic achievements: attracting prestigious investors and expanding its fleet with a state-of-the-art aircraft, delivered directly from the Airbus factory.
“The Heart of Romania”: National Identity and Committed Branding
Under the visual concept „The Heart of Romania”, AnimaWings does more than just transport passengers; it carries the Romanian identity to major airports across the globe. The presence of the name ROMÂNIA on the aircraft fuselage is a statement of pride and a commitment to the quality of domestic services. RACA salutes the vision of the founders and the management team, Marius Pandel and Alin Rățoi, whose hard work and consistency have transformed this brand into a symbol of efficiency and the Romanian soul in aviation.
The AnimaWings Fleet in May 2026: Efficiency and Modernity
The central moment of these days is the reception of the seventh aircraft, an Airbus A220-300, registered as YR-BUN. The aircraft was delivered directly from the Airbus production center in Canada, representing the technological peak in terms of reduced fuel consumption and enhanced passenger comfort.
Currently, the company's fleet consists of:
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5 Airbus A220-300 aircraft:: The heart of regional and European operations, offering a premium product.
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2 Airbus A320 aircraft: Utilized to ensure the necessary capacity for high-density routes and charter flights.
Regional Expansion: The Route Network for Summer 2026
AnimaWings currently operates a complex schedule of regular and charter flights, connecting bases in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași, Oradea, and Craiova with key destinations. The updated network includes:
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City Break and Business Destinations: London, Paris, Milan, Vienna, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Sofia, Istanbul, Geneva, and Rotterdam.
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Vacation and Seasonal Destinations: Dubai, Faro, Larnaca, Malaga, Nice, Prague, Heraklion, Rhodes, Corfu, Zakynthos, and Tenerife South.
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New Routes (Launched in 2026): Copenhagen and Strasbourg.
Financial Consolidation: Romanian Investors for a Project of the Future
A crucial milestone for the operator's long-term sustainability is the co-option of three benchmark institutional investors: BT Asset Management, Winners Holding Investments and EVERGENT Investments. This capital injection strengthens AnimaWings’ financial foundation, allowing for the acceleration of the business plan aimed at doubling the fleet in the coming period.
While the shareholder structure is expanding, AnimaWings maintains its strategic direction and management team, ensuring the continuity of the full-service business model that has driven its success.
High-Level Support for the Aeronautical Industry
The event marking these achievements was attended by the Secretary of State within the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Irinel Ionel Scrioșteanu, and Mr. Nicolae Stoica, the Director General of the Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority (AACR). Their presence highlights the importance of constant dialogue between authorities and private operators to consolidate a solid and competitive national aviation sector.
“RACA welcomes the success of AnimaWings. It is clear proof that Romanian expertise, supported by solid capital and a bold vision, can raise the standards of our industry to a European level. Together, we fly higher!” stated Marius Popescu, President of the Romanian Airline Companies Association ”Carpathia”.
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