Airspace safety, civilian and military applications of drone technology, skills development, and the practical use of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the economy and public administration were the key themes of Droniada Future Forum 2026 by Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation. Held in Warsaw on 28–29 October 2026, the two-day…

On 22 October, a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation was held at Reduta Banku Polskiego in Warsaw, as one of the key events in this year’s centenary celebrations. The event brought together representatives of our business partners, public administration, the scientific community and participants…

From 20 to 23 October, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation welcomed representatives of organisations belonging to the International Forum for Aviation Research (IFAR), chaired by Professor Cezary Szczepański, Director of the Institute. The 17th IFAR Summit, held under the theme Aviation Research in the Age of Intelligent Transformation, coincided…

The 15th Night at the Institute of Aviation – European Researchers’ Night is behind us. On 25 September, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation campus once again became a meeting place for science, technology and a passion for aviation and space. This year’s edition of the event attracted around 45,000…

On 6 August, Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation welcomed Marshal of the Mazovian Voivodeship Adam Struzik and Marcin Wajda, Director of the Department of Regional Development and European Funds at the Marshal’s Office of the Mazovian Voivodeship. The meeting was also attended by Dr Hubert Cichocki, President of the Łukasiewicz…

On July 9, representatives of VDMA, the leading European industrial association VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau – German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association), visited Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation as part of the SDI Tech Tour Poland. This prestigious event brings together key European suppliers of Industry 4.0 technologies as…

Lukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation has established a partnership with Redwire, one of the world's largest publicly traded newspace companies by market capitalization. The company develops technologies used for orbital missions, space exploration, and programs carried out in cooperation with space agencies. Redwire has been expanding its presence in Europe…

Emitel has signed a cooperation agreement with the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation (Łukasiewicz–ILOT). The partnership covers substantive collaboration within Emitel’s Airspace business line and strategic cooperation on the Droniada Future Forum 2026 by Łukasiewicz–ILOT. Together, the organisations aim to accelerate the development of the nationwide infrastructure required…

An invention developed by a team from the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation (Łukasiewicz – ILOT) has won Second Prize in the Eureka! DGP – Discovering Polish Inventions competition. The award-winning solution, titled "Engine Controller for Nanosatellites Using Hydrogen Peroxide as a Propellant," was developed by a team…

On 30 June–1 July 2026, representatives of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation participated in the European Space Forum in Brussels, one of Europe's leading events dedicated to space policy, security, and the competitiveness of the space sector. This year's edition, held under the theme "Urgency and Ambition: Europe at…