Polish-American PhD studies program at the Institute of Aviation
The Institute of Aviation and the Ohio State University have signed an agreement on dual PhD degree program. The offer will benefit researchers of both institutions, who wish to gain research and professional experience outside their home unit. The new program aims to deepen scientific cooperation between the two institutions, which for years have worked […]
16th Polish-American Conference on Science and Technology
The 16th edition of the Polish-American Conference on Science and Technology was held on 16-17 May 2016 at the Institute of Aviation. The event was teeming with presentations related not only to aviation, but it was also an opportunity for discussion and sharing experiences. The organizers of the conference were the Institute of Aviation and […]
10th Academic and Scientific Book Fair ACADEMIA 2016
From 19th till 22nd of May 2016 the Academic and Scientific Book Fair will be held. The event will accompany the Warsaw Book Fair at the PGE Narodowy stadium. We invite you to visit the stand of the Publishing Houses of the Institute of Aviation (71/BC, ACADEMIA). During the fair a 20% discount on our […]
Grzegorz Szymanowski has died
It is with deepest regret that we inform of the death of Grzegorz Szymanowski. The funeral service will be held on Friday (May 20th) at 10:30 in Żyrardów, Church of Matki Boskiej Pocieszenia, Narutowicza 30 Street. Grzegorz Szymanowski (1945-2016) was a specialist in industrial engines. He received a Master’s Degree in Engineering at the Warsaw […]
Aviation walk around Warsaw
A three-volume, richly illustrated guide showing the most interesting historical places associated with aviation in Warsaw is the latest book of the Publishing Houses of the Institute of Aviation. The official premiere of the guide will be held on May 21st, 2016 at 2 p.m. during the 10th Academic and Scientific Book Fair ACADEMIA at […]
Sketches made before the start. Drawings by Jan Sęk
Striking drawings drawn from deep recesses of memory, fleeting, slim memories, the story of a young man fascinated with aviation…And death, which put an abrupt stop to these dreams. The Publishing Houses of the Institute of Aviation have just released an unique album with the drawings by Jan Sęk created in 1938-1943. The publication was […]
„Aviation Postal” competition results
809 art works from around the country were sent in for the art competition organized jointly by the Institute of Aviation and the Polish Post. Three winning entries will be published in the form of postcards and will take part in the post-competition exhibition at Krakowskie Przedmieście in Warsaw from 1st till 20th of June […]
Honorable Mention for Wojciech Potkański
On 25th April 2016, councilors of the regional council of Podkarpackie Province resolved to give Wojciech Potkański, PhD Eng. the badge of honor “Merited for Podkarpackie Province”. In the years 1971-1995 Wojciech Potkański was an employee of OBR, then in WSK Mielec where he was responsible for the aerodynamics, strength and flutter analysis of aircraft […]
Our contribution to Aero-Friedrichshafen 2016
From 20th till 23th of May 2016 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, as every year, the largest General Aviation exhibition was held. The Institute of Aviation contribution was also noticeable during the event. The company Aviation Artur Trendak & Son presented, in the form of commercial products, the results of the project “Modern autorotation rotor”, which was […]
Tests of ultralight helicopter H3 Easy Flyer Sport
At the beginning of 2016, in the Structural Test Laboratory, the static tests of the structure of H3 Easy Flyer Sport ultralight helicopter were performed for Belgian manufacturer DYNALI Helicopter Company. Tests were conducted according to the EASA CS-VLR / BCAR-VLH / FAR27 certification specifications to demonstrate the compliance of the Dynali H3Easy Flyer Sport […]
Successful cooperation with Pipistrel
The Materials and Structures Research Center (MSRC), a part of the Institute of Aviation, has performed the ground vibration test (GVT) of Slovenian Pipistrel Virus SW 121 airplane. Based on the results of the GVT, the flutter computational analysis, including control surface balancing masses determination, has also been performed at the MSRC. Based on the […]
Great photo exhibition on the 90th anniversary of the Institute of Aviation
From 30th of April until 30th of May 2016 the fence of the Botanical Garden of Warsaw University at Aleje Ujazdowskie will host a photo exhibition “Our aviation history. 90 years of the Institute of Aviation”. – The exhibition will present a cross-section of our history since 1926. We have gathered unique photographs from the […]
Defence of a doctoral dissertation by mgr Andrzej Iwaniuk
On 25 April 2016 a public defence of doctoral dissertation of mgr Andrzej Iwaniuk titled: “Optimisation of small aircraft parameters in the preliminary phase of a design project” was held. The doctoral advisor was dr hab. inż. Witold Wiśniowski. The Doctoral Thesis Committee took a decision to ask the Scientific Council of the Institute of Aviation to confer the […]
PZL-Świdnik is celebrating at the Institute of Aviation
On 22th of April 2016 the Institute of Aviation hosted representatives of government administration, industry and army at a special rotorcraft conference organized on the occasion of the 60-year anniversary of starting the production of helicopters at “PZL-Świdnik” S.A. The special edition of a rotorcraft conference was an opportunity to summarize and make references to […]
Błękitne Skrzydła Award for profesor Piotr Wolański
The Chapter of Błękitne Skrzydła has awarded an individual distinction to professor Piotr Wolański for outstanding aerospace activities of teaching and research. The award will be given during the main ceremonies of the Aviation Day on 28th of August. Błękitne Skrzydła is awarded for the most outstanding achievements in Polish aviation over the year, preceeding […]
DART project Kick-off Meeting
On 18 April 2016, at the Institute of Aviation, Direct AiR Transport (DART) project has started. The project is a feasibility study of small aircraft transport in Poland. The DART project assumes using Polish Aero Club resources: aircraft, pilots, airfields, which means that barrier of entry resulting from investment cost is significantly smaller. Project scope […]
Institute of Aviation opens for transport and energy conversion
On the beginning of April 2016 the Institute of Aviation opened the Transportation and Energy Conversion Department. Paweł Stężycki, M.Sc. Eng. was nominated acting director. The Transportation and Energy Conversion Department will cover wide area of R&D, testing and technology development for ground, sea, rail and air transportation systems as well as for energy conversion […]
Inauguration of the series of scientific seminars
On the 12th of April 2016, the Institute of Aviation had a pleasure to host the representatives of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Warsaw University Of Technology during a jointly organized scientific seminar. This event launched the series of future seminars which are planned to be held together with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and […]
Public defence of a doctoral dissertation by mgr Andrzej Iwaniuk
The Institute of Aviation in Warsaw informs that on April, 25th 2016 (Monday) at 10 a.m. at the Institute of Aviation, al. Krakowska 110/114 in conference room no 4 in the Center of the Innovative Aeronautical and Space Technologies (X2 building) a public defence of mgr Andrzej Iwaniuk will be held. The doctoral dissertation is titled: “Optimisation […]
Institute of Aviation and Association “Sercem Malowane” take children to the skies
„Reaching the clouds” – a charity auction of the Association “Sercem Malowane” and the Institute of Aviation is being held from 1st till 14th April 2016. As a part of the event an online auction has been launched, containing the original illustrations to the jubilee calendar and other works of art. All the proceeds from […]
“Aviation Postal” Competition
A nationwide art contest for children and youth organized by the Polish Postal Services together with the Institute of Aviation for the design of a postcard related to aviation has been launched on 1st April 2016. Three best works will be published as postcards and distributed around the country! The competition will last till the end of April. […]
Easter wishes
For the upcoming Easter we wish you an abundance of tasty eggs on the holiday table and a spring mood in the family. Management and employees of the Institute of Aviation
Fun science – March edition
On Saturday, 19 March 2016, the Institute of Aviation was open for the youngest science fans. Over 100 children interested in physics, chemistry, and of course, aviation, was participated in the event called “Fun science”. The event was met with great interest – shows and experiments were performed in special laboratories, in which the secrets […]
JEC 2016 in Paris
On 8-10 March 2016 the representatives of the Center for Composite Technology participated in the world’s largest trade fair JEC Composite World Composites Show & Conferences that is held every year in Paris. The Institute of Aviation was among the 1,259 exhibitors from over 100 countries which presented the research capabilities of composites. The stand […]
The opening of bicycle shed
Over 450 cabinets, 100 of them new covered places for bicycles, drying plant, additional changing rooms and showers – all these facilities can now be used by the employees of the Institute of Aviation who decide to bike to work. During the official opening all visitors had an opportunity to see the expanded and renovated […]
Committee on Space Research plenary meeting
On 11 March 2016 an open plenary session of the Committee on Space Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences was held at the Institute of Aviation. The participants of the meeting were representatives of space sector in government agencies and scientists. The meeting was opened by the director of the Institute of Aviation, professor […]
Extension of the S-400 certificate for MSRC
On March 1st, 2016, after successful verification, General Electric Aviation has extended the validity of the S-400 Certificate for MSRC, the Material Testing Subdivision. This certificate concerns the qualification of mechanical tests and test specimens preparation, and includes: tensile tests at room temperature (AI0A) and elevated temperature (AI0B), creep tests (AIXA), low cycle fatigue tests […]
Space Forum 2016
On 9 March 2016 in the Copernicus Science Center the Space Forum 2016 was held, i.e. a meeting organized together by the Polish Space Industry Association and the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development. The Institute of Aviation presented its scientific offer in the field of implementation of remote sensing mission and processing and validation of […]
Sucessful women at the Institute of Aviation
On the occasion of Women’s Day, the Institute of Aviation invited ladies for an inspiring meeting “Pilot, aviator, engineer women. Passion, gift, and courage”. Eight unusual female speakers shared their knowledge about what it means to be a successful woman, is it possible to balance work with family responsibilities, and what competencies count in science […]
Institute of Aviation on „Innovation for Armed Forces of Poland” jubillee gala
On 2 March 2016 the Inspectorate for Implementation of Innovative Defence Technologies together with the Military University of Technology organized a jubilee gala of the second edition of “Innovation for Armed Forces of Poland”. The Institute of Aviation was represented by the Remote Sensing Division representatives, including Paweł Czapski – a head of the division. […]
Director of the Institute of Aviation awarded with SIMP honorary badge
On 29 February 2015 a celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw SIMP was held. The celebration was attended by Ewa Mankiewicz-Cudny, the NOT chairman, Piotr Janicki, the SIMP Chairman and representatives of Marshal of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship. The anniversary was an opportunity to award honorary badges and diplomas. Among the awarded was the […]
BRIdge Mentor Program Summary
On 26 February 2016, Antoni Niepokólczycki, PhD Eng., the Director of the Materials and Structures Research Center participated in the ceremonial summary of the BRIdge Mentor Program, connected with a press conference. BRIdge Mentor Program was launched in 2013 by the National Centre for Research and Development. The aim of the program was to support […]
Defence of a doctoral dissertation by M.Sc. Eng. Zbigniew Skorupka
On 22 February 2016 a public defence of doctoral dissertation of M.Sc. Eng. Zbigniew Skorupka titled: “Impact of Disc Temperature on Braking Torque of Vehicle’s Friction Brake” was held. The doctoral advisor was prof. dr hab. inż. Antoni Jankowski. The Doctoral Thesis Committee took a decision to ask the Scientific Council of the Institute of Aviation […]
Women engineers at work
We invite all interested for the open day for women, which will be held on 8th March 2016 from 2:20 pm till 3:20 pm at the Institute of Aviation. Invited students and graduates of technical studies, together with other invited guests will have the great opportunity to visit the newest Gas Turbine Center laboratory, where […]
Lech Żurkowski has passed away
We regret to announce that Lech Żurarowski – an aviation and automotive constructor, a merited specialist for the Tadeusz Sołtyk Construction Office, PZL-Okęcie and Institute of Aviation – has died on 10 February 2016. The funeral will be held on Friday, 19 February 2016 at 10 am in the Bródno Cementary. Lech Andrzej Żurkowski was […]
Satellite Europe preview
The Remote Sensing Division of the Institute of Aviation has launched a satellite Europe preview. The meteorological scenes are received from the satellite station, which is a part of the Earth Observation Mission Control Center. Scenes were broadcasted in real time with a few minutes delay. The advantage of the prieview run by EOMC2 is […]
Polish-Ukrainian cooperation in space technologies area
From 8th till 9th February 2016, representatives of the Institute of Aviation participated, within the Polish Space Agency delegation, in meetings with Ukrainian Space Agency, and they had an opportunity to be acquainted with the Ukrainian space companies: Yuzhnoye and Yuzhmash achievements. The Institute of Aviation was represented by professor Piotr Wolański and Leszek Loroch, […]
Small Aircraft Transport Workshop summation
Over 100 representatives from R&D institutions as well as aviation companies participated in the Small Aircraft Transport (SAT) Workshop organized at the Institute of Aviation. The workshop was held from 4 till 5 February 2016. Clean Sky is the most ambitious aeronautical research program ever launched in Europe. Its mission is to develop breakthrough technologies […]
Aircraft model shop for everyone
On 12 February 2016 (Friday) the League of Polish Aviation Friends which leads the aircraft model shop at the Institute of Aviation invites all interested to join inspirational lessons on making small glider models after which a competition with prizes will be held. If time allows, an interesting quiz in the area of aviation knowledge […]
The hi-tech Gas Turbine Center has been opened
The Institute of Aviation has opened a high-tech Gas Turbine Center, unique in Europe and in the world. Thanks to its unique laboratory facilities and world’s largest vacuum chamber it will be possible to conduct tests of heavy-duty gas turbines as well as aircraft engines for the aviation industry. The official opening with the presence […]