Nicu Fălcoi
Nicu Fălcoi is the director of Avioane Craiova, Romania's only military aircraft manufacturing plant, which is facing severe operational challenges and potential bankruptcy due to significant delays in the modernization program of IAR-99 Soim aircraft. Fălcoi has acknowledged the gravity of the situation, stating that the financial penalties could lead to the factory's demise, while also asserting that the first modernized aircraft are nearing completion.
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Nicu Fălcoi was removed from his position as the general director of Avioane Craiova amid a scandal involving the IAR-99 aircraft.
Nicu Fălcoi, înlăturat de la șefia Avioane Craiova în plin scandal al IAR-99 blocate
Romania· 2026-05-30
Nicu Fălcoi, the director of the factory, reacted to the minister's statements, stating that the first modernized aircraft are nearly ready.
Singura fabrică de avioane militare din România, în pragul colapsului. Ministrul Apărării: „La Avioane Craiova s-a întâlnit un prost cu un șmecher”Romania· 2026-01-17