Sabena: Travel in style

Founded in 1923 under the acronym Société Anonyme Belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aérienne. SABENA was the third oldest airline of the world. A new exhibition in the Atomium covers the airline from the beginning in the airport at Haren to the abrupt ending in 2001 with its development on four continents including a preeminent position in Africa and its extensive regional helicopter network in Europe. Culled meticulously from private and public collections are a great variety of original objects, several scale airplane models, uniforms, posters, photos, movies and some gadgets that immerse the visitor in the engaging 78 years of history. Special attention is paid to the leading players in this adventure, the over 10,000 employees who called themselves the Sabéniens, showing their commitment to the company. At the exhibit opening Richard Harris heard from some of these Sabéniens as they recounted the strong bonds they forged working for the airline when the S on the tail meant not only SABENA but also Service and Style. Atomium, through 10 September 2017 www.atomium.be