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 […]
Public defence of a doctoral dissertation by M.Sc. Eng. Zbigniew Skorupka
The Institute of Aviation in Warsaw informs that on 22 February 2016 (Monday) at 11:00 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 inż. Zbigniew Skorupka will be held. The doctoral dissertation […]
Mars lecture

On 11 January 2016 a meeting with high school students from II Salezjańskie Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. ks. A. Czartoryskiego in Mińsk Mazowiecki was held. Dr Natalia Zalewska, a geologist from the Institute of Aviation and Space Research Centre participated in the meeting. During the lesson students learned more about conditions on the red planet and […]
Opening of largest Gas Turbine Center in Europe
The official opening of the Gas Turbine Center will take place on 20 January 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Thereby, Warsaw, Poland and Europe will gain a unique research and design centre as regards to new repair technologies for all types of gas turbines – both for aviation and the energy sector. Among the guests that have […]
Christmas meeting of aviation seniors
On Sunday, 10 January 2016, at the Institute of Aviation was held an annual Christmas meeting with the participation of aviation seniors. It was an opportunity to make wishes and to summarize the past year. The guests were welcomed by the director of the Institute of Aviation, professor Witold Wiśniowski.
Three scientific journals received a positive evaluation
On the basis of the decision of the Minister of Science and Higher Education (bulletin from 23 December 2015) scientific articles published in the quarterlies: “Transactions of the Institute of Aviation” and “Marketing for Scientific and Research Organizations” will be awarded 9 points. Authors publishing their articles in the “Fatigue of Aircraft Structures” will receive […]
HESOFF: monitoring of vegetation cycle
In September the last photogrammetric flight (in 2015) over oak stands in Krotoszyn Plateu was completed. The flight was held under HESOFF project. We are currently analyzing multispectral images, especially we are looking for remote sensing indices that describe whole vegetation cycle. First we have tried to develop and estimate the defoliation rate remote sensing […]
Business Cheetah 2014
In connection with excellent financial results and recognition on the Polish and international markets, the Institute of Aviation was awarded the prestigious title of “Business Cheetah 2014”. The ranking was prepared by InfoCredit business intelligence commissioned by the Instytut Nowoczesnego Biznesu.
The Institute of Aviation a recognized business partner
The Institute of Aviation was among the most dynamic and efficient companies in Poland. This distinction of “Effective Company 2014” confirms the effectiveness of measures taken for the Institute’s development. New investments and research infrastructure development boost competitiveness not only on the Polish market, but also worldwide.
Brussels Innova 2015: Institute’s of Aviation invention awarded gold medal
The engineers team of the Institute of Aviation was awarded gold medal for the invention: „Compact digital radar altimeter with integrated antenna”. The award was granted at the world exhibition on inventions, research and new technologies Innova which was held 19-21 November 2015 in Brussels. The invention was mentioned in Eureka Competition. The radar altimeter […]
„Poland in space” conference 2015
The Institute of Aviation hosted the participants of the “Poland in space” conference. It is the third edition of the biggest conference aimed at space sector in Poland. The invited guests discussed on the condition and future of Polish space sector. The conference was held on 26-27 November 2015. The first day of the conference […]
Institute of Aviation joined „Just Culture” declaration

The Institute of Aviation signed the „Just Culture” declaration which is aimed at increasing safety in civil aviation. “Safety is of paramount importance to the public but also to the aviation industry” – European Corporate Just Culture Declaration The agreement refers to the European Corporate Just Culture Declaration signed on 1st October 2015 in Brussels […]
6th European Forum “Marketing of Scientific and Research Organizations”

110 participants from 7 countries attended this year’s conference dedicated to marketing of scientific and research organizations, which was held at the Institute of Aviation from 19th to 20th November 2015. Representatives of research institutions and universities had a unique opportunity to become familiar with the current trends in science marketing, as well as to […]
TFAST – Transition Location Effect on Shock Wave Boundary Layer Interaction
The main objective of the TFAST project was to study the effect of laminar-turbulent transition location on the structure of interaction. The main question was how close the induced transition may be to the shock wave while still maintaining a typical turbulent character of interaction. The main study cases – shock waves on wings/profiles, turbine […]
The First in Poland Gas Turbine Center
The Institute of Aviation together with Polish universities is creating a common space to conduct a variety of scientific research and tests in the field of energy and aviation. The Gas Turbine Center will be built under joint cooperation. The project has now entered its final phase of implementation. The building of the new center […]
Habilitation of Andrzej Krzysiak
The Council of the Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering of the Warsaw University of Technology has given a post-doctoral degree in technical sciences in the discipline of machine construction and operation to Andrzej Krzysiak, PhD. Eng. who is employed at the Aerodynamic Department at the Institute of Aviation. The science achievements of Andrzej Krzysiak […]
Martian lecture on Campus Seminar

Natalia Zalewska, PhD, a specialist in the field of geological exploration on Mars, represented the Institute of Aviation at the worldwide, prestigious conference for teachers. The second edition of the event took place on 26th October in Warsaw. Campus Seminar is an event of international scope, which at the same time takes place in Finland, […]
Minister of Economy Award for Director of the Institute of Aviation

On 19th October in the House of Technology in Warsaw was held a scientific and technical conference: “The role of scientific and technical associations and the Museum of Technology in Warsaw in protecting and promoting the national material heritage”. At the beginning of the conference the honorary merit for the economic development of the Republic […]