International Workshop on Detonation for Propulsion
On 22-24 June 2014 Institute of Aviation held an International Workshop on Detonation for Propulsion that gathered representatives of research institutions. The workshop is the meeting place for scientists from around the world dealing with the use of detonation in engines. This year’s workshop was an opportunity to summarize four years of works carried out […]
25 years of freedom
GIS server – HESOFF project
In the Remote Sensing Division of the Centre of Space Technologies GIS server has been launched. It gives free access to results of carried experiments in HESOFF project. Using Quantum GIS software a user has access to mosaics of investigated forest areas (in the visible and near-infrared light spectrum) and to selected remote sensing analysis, […]
Visit of Deputy Minister Grażyna Henclewska
On 24th April, 2014 the Institute of Aviation was visited by Deputy Minister of Economy Grażyna Henclewska. The visit was an opportunity to present the scope of research work in the field of aerospace technology carried out at the Institute of Aviation. The delegation of the Ministry of Economy included: Otylia Trzaskalska – Stroińska – […]
Testbed for Spectral Signatures Measurements
In April 2014 Data Processing Department has finished works on the Testbed for Spectral Signatures Measurements. The main purpose of designed testbed are measurements of reflectance and emissivity characteristics of different materials, objects or chemical compounds, in the spectral range of 400-1100nm. The testbed is equipped with visible and nears infrared sensors. Sensors can be […]
Engineering Recognition Day 2014
On 16th April 2014 in the Congress Hall of the Palace of Culture and Science took place the 14th Engineering Recognition Day. The event was organized by the Institute of Aviation and the Engineering Design Center (EDC). The gala was hosted by Witold Wiśniowski, Director of the Institute of Aviation and Magdalena Nizik, President of […]
Open Days at Warsaw High School
On 9th and 12th April 2014 in the Hugo Kołłątaj High School in Warsaw were organized Open Days. Contests in physics and astronomy and several experiments were presented during the event. The Institute of Aviation gave 20 commemorative albums about the history of Polish aviation and other souvenirs that students could win in knowledge contests. […]
Happy Easter
Professor Marian Jeż Jubilee
On 17 April 2014, the 50th anniversary of work at the Institute of Aviation celebrates Assoc. Prof. Dr Eng. Marian Jeż. Professor Marian Jeż has been associated with the Institute of Aviation since 1964. In 1999 he has been appointed of Professor Associate.
Institute of Aviation at the conference “Poland in ESA – new opportunities for business”
On 11th April 2014 held the conference “Poland in ESA – new opportunities for business” organized by the Ministry of Economy, Copernicus Science Center and European Space Agency. Deputy Minister Grażyna Henclewska, who participated in the conference, has stressed in her speech, that the space sector is a big opportunity for business – particularly in […]
NATO Award for Professor Maciej Bossak
The NATO Science and Technology Organization has awarded prof. Maciej Bossak, the representative of the Institute of Aviation, with the AVT Panel Excellence Award in recognition and appreciation of the outstanding services.
Institute of Aviation at the 6th Conference „Industry Days 2014”
On 8th April 2014 took place the 6th Conference “Industry Days 2014”, which was attended by the representatives of the Institute of Aviation. This year’s conference was held under the slogan: “Modern industry – a strong army”. Among guests were representatives of the Polish defense industry, universities and research institutes. The conference was opened by […]
HESOFF seminars in April
We would like to invite to HESOFF project seminars which will take place in April 2014. Presentation topics: Study of chemical composition of the atmosphere against analysis of multispectral images – Anna Mazur, 04.04.2014, 12:00 – canceled, Modeling of radio coverage for mobile platforms; Optimal radio-link parameters – Paweł Czapski, 08.04.2014, 12:00, Satellite imaging radar […]
Completion of the scientific internship
On 28th March 2014 came to an end a three-month scientific internship of American students from the Ohio State University. Students became acquainted with the research work at the Institute of Aviation. They took part in the following projects: – MOSUPS, – turbine engine with detonation combustion chamber, – demonstrator of wing flaps mechanization “Butterfly […]
The agreement on co-financing the project of the Centre of Innovative Aeronautical and Space Technologies
On 27th March 2014 the Marshal of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship, Adam Struzik and Director of the Institute of Aviation Witold Wiśniowski signed an agreement on co-financing the project of the Centre of Innovative Aeronautical and Space Technologies. Total amount of the co-financing from the European funds is 18 million zlotys. To the signing ceremony were […]
Acknowledgement from the Silesian Greenpower
We are pleased to inform that the Silesian Greenpower Electric racing car, which was tested at the Institute of Aviation, had won the first place in the race The Greenpower Corporate Challenge 2013 at Goodwood in the UK. The Silesian Greenpower project is a unique combination of knowledge, experience and passion of more than twenty […]
Tunnel tests in MOSUPS project
This month tunnel tests for the aircraft of box wing configuration in the tunnel T-3 have started. The project is implemented by a consortium composed of: Warsaw University of Technology, Air Force Institute of Technology, MSP Marcin Szender and the Institute of Aviation. The aircraft has an innovative configuration, that minimizes the induced drag of […]
Presentation of the Ohio State University students
On 7th March 2014, American students participating in a research internship at the Institute of Aviation have their presentation about the Ohio State University. The presentation involved information about engineering faculties, labs and research centres, educational programmes and recreational offer of the university. Among attendees of the meeting were academics of the Institute of Aviation. […]
Institute of Aviation on Twitter
On March 5, 2014, the Institute of Aviation launched its Twitter profile. There will be posted information about our research&development activitites and airline industry all over the world. We invite you to follow us! www.twitter.com/AviationPoland Posts are in Polish and English.
Justyna Moniuszko Scholarship
The Institute of Aviation and General Electric will once again finance a Scholarship Program for a period of 3 semesters to commemorate student of Warsaw University of Technology and Engineering Design Center intern – Justyna Moniuszko, who was one of the victims of the Smolensk crash. EDC Scholarship Program is addressed to the students of […]
Letter of acknowledgement from Smart Power
We are pleased to inform that student team Smart Power supported by experts of the Institute of Aviation took a high place in the Shell Eco-marathon Europe 2013 competition which held on 16-19 May 2013 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Experts from the Institute of Aviation helped in identifying the aerodynamic characteristics of the car “MuSHELLka”, which […]
Fat Thursday
In 2014, Fat Thursday was celebrated on February 27th. Traditionally, a sweet surprise waited for the staff of the Institute of Aviation.
Seminar “Large format imaging technologies”
Center of Space Technologies is pleased to invite all interested to participation in seminar entitled: “Large format imaging technologies”, which is organized in collaboration with AV-Net company. The seminar will be held on March 6, 2014, at. 10.00 a.m. in the Knight’s Hall in building B at the Institute of Aviation.
Call for proposals under the support programme
The submission of the applications may be requested up to 20th March 2014 till 16:30. The support programme is organized by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development. Under the Programme, small and micro enterprises and entrepreneurs who are natural legal persons may purchase services from research units and companies which continuously conduct research or development […]
Indoor Free-Flight Competition
On 22th February 2014 at the Bialystok University of Technology took place the indoor free-flight competition for kids. It was attended by up to 140 contestants in different age categories from five to eighty. The competition was dedicated mainly for children but also parents and grandparents supported in the struggle. At the same time the […]
Summary of the Info Day Horizon 2020
On 19th February 2014 at the Institute of Aviation took place the Info Day Horizon 2020. The meeting was organized by the National Contact Point. The meeting opened Eng. Jerzy Żółtak who presented experiences of the Institute of Aviation in framework programmes in the field of aeronautics and air transport. Presentations about Horizon 2020 were […]
Invitation for seminar “MATLAB and Simulink in aviation”
We would like to invite all interested persons to participate in seminar dedicated to application of MATLAB and Simulink programs in aviation, which will be held on 20th February 2014 at the Institute of Aviation from 10.30 a.m. to 15.30 p.m. During the seminar the features of the language and the MATLAB programming environment will […]
Visit of U.S. Ambassador Stephen Mull
On 12th February 2014 the Institute of Aviation was visited by U.S. Ambassador Stephen Mull. The visit was a great opportunity to present the Institute of Aviation’s achievements and a chance to discuss about the Polish-American cooperation in the field of economy and scientific-cultural exchange between these two countries. Guests were welcomed by the Director […]
Summary of the conference “Problems of implementing of the Safety Management System in flying organization”
On 15th January 2014 at the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw took place a conference in the field of the Safety Management System (SMS). Organizers of the conference were: Flying Organization Fly-O, Institute of Aviation, Polish Aeroclub, Aeropartner, TUV Nord Poland and 440.miliardy.pl. The conference gathered 110 attendees-representatives of the aviation industry from Poland, who […]
New Certificates of Quality Management System
On 28th November the Institute of Aviation was granted with two certificates of quality management system. Certificates were issued by Department of Quality System Management of Military University of Technology. It is confirmed that Institute of Aviation meets the requirements of the ISO 9001:2008 and AQAP 2110:2009. Scope of certification: • research and laboratories, • […]
Certificate of Approval of Laboratory
Institute of Aviation is pleased to announce that on January 20th, 2014 Non-Destructive Test Laboratory has been approved by TÜV Rheinland Poland Sp. Z o.o. to perform non-destructive, destructive testing endurance in the scope of services for TÜV Rheinland. Scope of approved testing methods: – visual testing – penetrant testing – magnetic testing – ultrasonic testing – […]
Visit of GE Vice President John Rice at the Institute of Aviation
On Tuesday, January 21st 2014 just two weeks after the opening, the Deputy Prime Minister of Poland revisited Engineering Design Center, that hosts the lab to meet John Rice and talk about the importance of cooperation between public and private sector. The place of the meeting was not accidental – EDC is a great example of partnership. „GE has […]
Invitation for HESOFF seminars
The Institute of Aviation in cooperation with the Forest Research Institute are organizing seminars dedicated to HESOFF project. Project HESOFF is focused on integration of innovative technologies with innovative methods of forests cultivation. Forthcoming presentations: „Spectral signatures of forest complexes” Conference Hall A, Building B, Institute of Aviation Jan Kotlarz, 28th January 2014, 12 […]
Visit of foreign students at the Center of New Technologies
On 13th January 2014, students of the Université de Valenciennes ENSIAME et du Hainaut-Cambrésis: Tony Smith and Clément Curilli, staying within a foreign internship in the Helicopters Technology Laboratory and at the Landing Gear Department presented at the seminar their work: – Tony Smith – “Physical modeling and simulation analysis for helicopter rotor head hydraulic […]
Christmas meeting for aviation seniors
On January 12, 2014 at the Institute of Aviation was a Christmas meeting for aviation seniors. The meeting was attended by former employees of the Institute of Aviation and the people who for many years are associated with it. The meeting was preceded by a Holy Mass, which was held in the Church of St.Francis […]
Notable guests at the Institute of Aviation
There were crowds at the Institute of Aviation at the opening of new Component Test Laboratory. The up-to-date equipment and opportunity to see the world’s advanced laboratory have attracted many visitors . Among the invited were representatives of ministries as well as academics and staff of the new laboratory. After the ceremony guests received statuettes […]
Opening of the Component Test Laboratory
The ceremony of opening the laboratory took place on 8th January 2014 with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Janusz Piechocinski, Marshal of Masovia voivodship Adam Struzik, Director of the National Research and Development Centre Krzysztof Kurzydłowski and representatives of universities, ministries and technology establishments. The laboratory was established in cooperation with General Electric. – […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2014
Science Slam – competition for young researchers
During every year meeting of the Association EREA (www.erea.org), in the European Parliament in Brussels, held a competition for young researchers – Science Slam. Teams of three, including researchers associated with EREA and research institutes from all over Europe had to present their work in ten-minute speeches. Third place in the competition was taken by […]
New Center for Space Technologies
The Institute of Aviation has created a new research centre – Center for Space Technologies (CST). It was created by the merger of four laboratories: Space Technology Laboratory, Propulsion Laboratory, Adaptronics Laboratory and Data Processing Laboratory. The Center for Space Technologies conducts researches in the field of aircraft propulsion, space technology, acquisition and data processing […]