ILT‑1 Engine Test Campaign Conducted at Łukasiewicz – ILOT
The engineering team at Łukasiewicz – ILOT has successfully completed an advanced test campaign of engines designed for propulsion modules of satellite platforms. The tests were carried out at the vacuum rocket engine test facility under conditions reproducing the space environment. The scope of the research included analysis of operational stability, thrust measurements, and detailed […]
Łukasiewicz – ILOT tests engines for an orbital rocket maneuvering stage
GRACE project: Successful tests of the satellite drive engine – Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Instytut Lotnictwa The test campaign of engines manufactured under a Łukasiewicz – ILOT license by Thaliana Space for the maneuvering stage (kick stage) of Maiaspace’s orbital rocket has been successfully completed. The quality of the campaign and the innovative propulsion system […]
Łukasiewicz – ILOT Launches a New Detonation Propulsion Test Facility
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation is now ready to conduct research on air‑breathing rotating detonation engines (airbreathing RDE) with a sevenfold increase in airflow rate. Polish researchers can already carry out commercial research aimed at improving combustion efficiency. The newly commissioned test facility will enable research on significantly larger flow engines than before, meeting the […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation is expanding its cooperation with the GE Vernova Engineering Innovation Center (EIC)
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation is expanding its cooperation with the GE Vernova Engineering Innovation Center (EIC) in Warsaw to include the field of nuclear energy. Until now, joint projects have focused mainly on work related to gas and steam turbines. As of March, the scope of cooperation has also been extended to engineering work […]
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Electrohydraulic Actuators in the Structural Testing Laboratory
We are pleased to announce that as part of the CRiTMiK project, Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation has received two MTS 201.30A and two MTS 201.25A electrohydraulic actuators delivered by SpectroLab. The MTS 201 series consists of heavy‑duty, fatigue‑rated actuators with high structural stiffness, designed for precise single‑ and multi‑axis testing. The new units will […]
Presentation of the NGCTR-TD Aircraft with In‑Flight Demonstration
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 in the field of sustainable […]
Strength testing machine with an upper actuator and a T-slot lower worktable
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 to conduct static, […]
New highfrequency exciter in the Structures Testing Laboratory
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 testing, modal analysis, and […]
Visit of U.S. Ambassador Thomas Rose
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 – Institute of Aviation […]
We invite you to the Clean Aviation Info Day in Warsaw
We invite you to the Clean Aviation JU Partnership Information Day in Warsaw. The National Contact Point for EU Research Programmes at the National Centre for Research and Development, in cooperation with the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation, are pleased to invite you to participate in the Clean Aviation Info Day event, which […]
Join us at the General Aviation Conference 2026
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 discuss key […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026
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.
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation will assess the compliance of drones with European Union law requirements
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 Module H concerning full quality […]
Director of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, Prof. Cezary Szczepański, has been appointed as the new Chair of the International Forum for Aviation Research (IFAR).
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 industry. Prof. Szczepański succeeded Bruno […]
Maturation of New Technologies and Configurations for Long-Range Passenger Aircrafts Will be Supported Under the EXAELIA Project
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 develop their preliminary design to […]
A year has passed since the launch of the ILR-33 AMBER 2K suborbital rocket into space. What next for the development of Polish space competences?
On July 3, 2024, the Polish suborbital rocket ILR-33 AMBER 2K was launched from the Norwegian space center Andøya. This first rocket in the world using 98% hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizer, designed and built by a team of engineers from Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, reached an altitude of 101 km. Thus, it crossed […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation begins collaboration with one of the most important research universities in the USA
On June 26, 2025, a ceremony was held in Warsaw to sign a research collaboration agreement between Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), one of the most important research universities in the USA. The document was signed by the acting director of the Institute, ILOT professor Cezary Szczepański, Ph.D., […]
Adam Okniński awarded Young Space Leader 2025
Adam Okniński, director of Space Technologies Center at the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, was awarded Young Space Leader by International Astronautical Federation. Dr Okniński is one of 5 people from around the world who have been awarded this title! The IAF Young Space Leaders title is awarded to exceptional individuals under 35 years old, […]
In Brussels about research and development activities in the area of security and defense
As part of Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, a meeting of the EU Military Committee Working Groups (EUMCWG and EUMCWG/HTF) was held on the initiative of the Polish Military Representation to the NATO and EU NCs. The meeting was attended by nearly 60 officers representing the armed forces of the 27 EU […]
Government to sign industry contract with aviation sector
Deputy Minister of Development and Technology, Michał Jaros, announced at a press conference in Mielec that the government will sign an industry contract with the aerospace sector later this year. The contract will address, among other things, funding for research and development, personnel training, transformation of production processes and digitization of the aviation sector in […]
Aerodays 2025: Aviation Transformation and Global Challenges
How to build a robust ecosystem of aviation research and innovation? How to work in a highly competitive global environment? The conclusions and next steps that the European aviation industry must take were discussed during the third and final day of the European Aerospace Days – Aerodays 2025. The conference opened with a panel discussion […]
Aerodays 2025: Green and digital transformation of aviation
The second day of the European Aeronautics Days – Aerodays 2025 is behind us. The topic of the experts’ discussion were the challenges of green and digital transformation in the aviation industry. The event is being held in Warsaw under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of Europe. The second day of […]
Aerodays 2025: A new European aviation research program
The European Aeronautics Days – Aerodays 2025 have kicked off in Warsaw. It is an international event organized under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the European Council, bringing together decision-makers, aviation industry experts and representatives of science and European agencies. The main theme of the three-day session is sustainable development and competitiveness of […]
Sustainability and competitiveness of European aviation are the main topics of Aerodays 2025
A three-day conference on the future of European aviation has begun in Warsaw. Aerodays 2025 is attended by decision-makers and international aviation experts representing industry and science. This is the largest event dedicated to aviation, organized for the first time in Poland. Aerodays, or European Aeronautics Days, is an event organized under the auspices of […]
Aerodays 2025: A Conference on the Future of European Aviation Comes to Poland for the First Time
“Europe leading the sky: Sustainability and Competitiveness of Aviation in a Changing World” is the motto of Aerodays 2025 (European Aeronautics Days), an international event for the aviation industry taking place in Warsaw from May 7 to 9th, 2025. Aerodays 2025 will bring together leading aviation experts, policymakers, and researchers from across Europe and beyond. […]
MaiaSpace signs an agreement with Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation and Thaliana Space to deliver more eco-responsible bi-propellant rocket engines
MaiaSpace, a fast growing space company committed to the development of competitive, innovative and eco-designed launch and mobility solutions, has announced the signing of a multi-party contract with Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation (ILOT) and Thaliana Space. The main subject of the agreement is to develop and deliver innovative bi-propellant engines for the kick-stage of […]
Business Summit on Competitiveness and Security in Brussels
On March 19, 2025 the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation participated in the Business Summit on Competitiveness and Security in Brussels, organized by Business & Science Poland under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This prestigious event, held 100 days after the inauguration of the new European Commission, […]
Embraer and Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation to Collaborate on Future Flight Technology
Embraer and Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation (Łukasiewicz – ILOT), Poland’s highly regarded research institute, have signed an agreement to work together on new aircraft technologies and materials. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed today in Warsaw by Sylwester Wyka – Acting Director of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, and Francisco Gomes Neto, President and […]
Polish engineers revolutionize aerobatics. The I-45 JAY aerobatic glider launched into the skies.
Engineers of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation successfully have completed another milestone in the development of new aerobatic glider I-45 JAY. It’s the first in the world aerobatic glider with wings and components made of pre-impregnated composites.I-45 JAY has already passed first flight tests. At the turn of the year engineers of the Łukasiewicz […]
Rotating detonation engines – how to combust more efficiently?
Our world consumes more and more energy each year. Just in 2022 that was 180,000 terawatt hours of energy – it is equivalent of 6 liters of oil used by every human being on our planet each day. This high energy consumption results in serious global problems regarding international security, economic instability, pollution and climate […]
Złoty Spinacz Award for the “Space game changer of Polish engineers”
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation and the Polish Space Agency won the Złoty Spinacz Award in a competition organized by the Polish Public Relations Consultancies Association. The award was given in the media relations category for the “Space game changer of Polish engineers” project. The award presentation took place on December 9, 2024 in Warsaw. […]
New space propulsion systems – the 13th “Development Trends in Space Propulsion Systems” conference is behind us
More than 130 participants from 16 countries on 4 continents took part in the 13th edition of the “Development Trends in Space Propulsion Systems” conference, which was held on December 5-6, 2024 at Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation. As part of the event, for the first time, the Professor Piotr Wolański Awards were presented to […]
International conference on new space propulsion systems will be organized in Warsaw
The Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, together with the Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering of the Warsaw University of Technology and the Polish Space Agency, are organizing an international conference entitled 13th Development Trends in Space Propulsion Systems (December 5-6, 2024) which will be held in Warsaw. The event is an excellent opportunity to […]
AREANA Project Consortium Meeting during the EASN Conference in Thessaloniki
On October 10th, 2024, during the EASN Conference in Thessaloniki, a consortium meeting of the AREANA project took place. The Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation team presented the current status of the preparations for Aerodays 2025, international aerospace event that will take place next year on May 7-9. The AREANA project plays a vital role […]
75th International Astronautical Congress
The 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) will be held in Milan from October 14-18, 2024. This prestigious event brings together more than 8,000 space professionals, scientists, engineers and representatives of space technology-related companies and organizations from around the world. Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation will be a participant at this year’s congress, and its presence […]
“Night at the Institute of Aviation” brought together aviation and space fans for the thirteenth time
The 13th “Night at the Institute of Aviation” was held on October 4, 2024. This year’s edition of the educational and scientific picnic attracted about 46,000 visitors, who were treated to open research laboratories, exhibitions of aircraft and machinery, as well as meetings with engineers, scientists and pilots. “Night at the Institute of Aviation” is […]
How to build market success for research and scientific organizations?
How to conduct marketing of scientific and research organizations to effectively promote commercialization? What role do such institutions play in building competitive advantages for companies internationally? What are the characteristics of science marketing and how to use it in recruitment campaigns? How to conduct effective influencer marketing in accordance with OCC guidelines (Office of Competition […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation one of the founders of the Professor Piotr Wolański scholarship
Warsaw University of Technology is the organizer of a new initiative to promote talented scientists and the development of space technologies, with a particular focus on aerospace propulsion. Support will be offered through the Professor Piotr Wolański Scholarship. The founders of the scholarship are: Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, the Professor’s family and the Bisek […]
Poland needs systemic support for the aviation industry
A decline in competitiveness, the number of orders, production and exports, or a reduction in employment in aviation regions – these are the main threats to the Polish aviation industry, according to the report “Polish Aviation Industry. Potential and prospects for development”. Industry experts warn that without incentives and financial support instruments that are operating […]