Leonardo Helicopters has conducted the maiden flight of the Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor Demonstrator (NGCTR-TD), developed under the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking programme. This historic milestone took place on 19 December 2025 in Cascina Costa, marking the start of the flight‑test campaign for one of Europe’s most advanced projects…

As part of the CRiTMiK project, Spectrolab has delivered a new MTS 322.21 strength testing machine to Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation.The system features an upper actuator and a large T‑slot lower worktable, significantly enhancing our laboratory’s ability to perform advanced structural and component testing.This new equipment expands our capacity…

We are pleased to announce that as part of the CRiTMiK project, our laboratory has been equipped with a new high‑frequency vibration exciter and amplifier, delivered by EC TEST Systems Sp. z o.o.The new system enables vibration testing across a wide frequency range, strengthening our capabilities in component and small‑structure…

On Monday, 23 February, Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation hosted the United States Ambassador, Mr. Thomas Rose, together with representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw and the Vice President of the Łukasiewicz Research Network, Mr. Wiesław Skwarko.The meeting was also attended by representatives of our Partners, with whom Łukasiewicz…

Together with the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency, we are pleased to invite representatives of the aviation community to take part in the 4th General Aviation Conference, which will be held on 18 February 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation (Building X3, Auditorium).During the event, experts will…

May this special time bring you much joy and peace, and may every day of the New Year be full of goodness, inspiration, and beautiful moments.

After Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation obtained authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority (ULC), the Institute was entered into the NANDO (New Approach Notified and Designated Organizations) database. Currently, there are only 8 notified bodies in the database, of which only Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation also conducts certification of…

During this year’s IFAR Summit, Prof. Szczepański began his two-year term as Chair of IFAR. In his inaugural address, he presented a vision for the Forum’s future development, focusing on strengthening the role of early-career researchers in international collaboration and enhancing the cooperation between research institutions and the global aviation…

The EXAELIA Project – EXperimental Aircraft for European Leadership In Aviation, founded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe Programme has officially launched in January 2025. Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation is one of 23 partners in the consortium, which aims to define the requirements for flying testbeds and…