The “Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy (Academia Forțelor Aeriene “Henri Coandă”) is a Romanian higher-education military institution based in Brașov. It was established in 1995, though it continues earlier traditions of Romanian air force education.
Mission & Role
To train officers for the Air Force (and other defence/security/public order institutions) with diploma degrees in “Military Sciences, Intelligence and Public Order.”

Specializations include aviation management, air traffic control, anti-aircraft missile and artillery systems, air surveillance & defense systems, radiolocation, electronic warfare, among others.
Academics & Structure
Offers full-time 3-year bachelor’s programs (≈ 180 ECTS) and 2-year master’s programs.

Combines military training (discipline, physical fitness, leadership) with technical, engineering, and operational training in aviation and defence systems.

Context & Significance
Brașov has strong aeronautical tradition — airplane design/manufacturing, etc. The Academy benefits from that local ecosystem.

It is one of Romania’s key institutions for forming licenced Air Force officers: pilots (supersonic, helicopters), air traffic controllers, radar/electronic warfare experts, air defence personnel.