On view: February 27 to May 10, 2026
Where: the platform in front of the museum
Exhibition authors: Andreja Zupanec Bajželj and Dr. Monika Kokalj Kočevar
Text review: Barbara Mihevc Bukovec, Darinka Potokar, Adrijana Šelj, Ljerka Zupančič
The Adria 4ever exhibition presents 58 years of the rich history of the airline Adria Airways, from its establishment in 1961, through to its first charter flights and development into a national carrier, to its last flight in 2019.
Fifteen years ago, our museum presented an exhibition entitled Adria 50, You Are Cleared for Take Off. The present exhibition, featuring the story of Adria, revisits the years of development, growth and pride that the company inspired at home and abroad for decades, and preserves the memory of an important chapter in Slovenian aviation heritage.
The exhibition panels chronologically follow the key periods of the company’s operations: from its beginnings under the name Adria Aviopromet, the introduction of charter flights, the formation of the first flight crews and the establishment of a base at Brnik Airport, followed by the modernisation of the fleet during the Inex Adria Aviopromet era and the development of cargo transport and a flight school, all the way to its transformation into the national airline after the Republic of Slovenia gained independence in 1991, and accession to the international airline association Star Alliance.
Special attention is also given to Adria’s employees – the flight crews, technical staff and all support services, whose high level of loyalty to the company helped shape its identity.
The airline’s bankruptcy in 2019 marked the end of its operations and the loss of jobs for many employees. Their expertise and dedication remain an important part of Adria Airways’ legacy, which the exhibition preserves as a lasting part of history.