Experimental hovercraft with observation system
On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in the Institute of Aviation has been tested observation system installed on the specially prepared experimental hovercraft PRC-600. Air pump connected to the mast allows the ejecting of mast segments. At the top of the mast was installed a head equipped with a camera that can be moved along three […]
Young researchers from the Institute of Aviation in European Parliment
3 December 2012 Marta Rojek and Ewelina Szpakowska-Peas represented the Institute of Aviation on the EREA Young Researchers Event 2012, which held at the European Parliament in Brussels. Main topics of the meeting were: the safety of aviation and the career development of young scientists. In addition to the speaches of members of the association […]
Dr Michael Banzakein visited the Institute of Aviation
December 5, 2012 Dr. Michael Benzakein, Director of Propulsion and Power Center at Ohio State University in the United States was a guest of the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw. He met representatives of the Institute of Aviation and the Warsaw University of Technology. The purpose of the visit of eminent builder of jet engines […]
Stress measurements with X-ray diffractometry
The joint initiative of Andrzej Wojtas (METLAB), Institute of Aviation and the Ligh Metal Division OML Skawina (the part of Institute of Non-ferrous Metals IMN, Gliwice) develops. The second meeting of scientists specializing in stress measurements with X-ray diffractometry took place in the OML in Skawina. To the group the new members joined: Faculty of […]
9th conference International Conference on Residual Stresses (ICRS9)
On the 06-09th of October Elzbieta Gadalińska took part in the 9th conference International Conference on Residual Stresses (ICRS9), which was organized in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. The conference concerned the standard diffraction methods (X-ray, neutron and synchrotron radiation) as well as strain gauges methods and new or developed methods like ultrasonic and hole-drilling methods. During the […]
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New Laboratory in EDC Poland
6 November 2012 Director of the Institute of Aviation established the Bearings Testing Laboratory in the structure of EDC Poland. New research unit will work for General Electric. Bearings Testing Laboratory will be led by Mr Paweł Szuchnik, who worked before in the Landing Gear Laboratory in the Institute of Aviation.
Magdalena Nizik, Managing Director of EDC Poland in “100 Business Women 2012” ranking
We are pleased to inform that Magdalena Nizik, Managing Director of EDC Poland, reached top ten in the “100 Business Women 2012” ranking, created by “Puls Biznesu”. More information on that contest can be found here. Final results will be announced on 12th December.
Professor Zaporozhets visited the Institute of Aviation
November 23, 2012 Professor Oleksandr Zaporozhets from the National Aviation University NAU, Kiev visited the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw. There were many reasons for the visit. The most important of these was the project FATIMA (Facilitating The Environmental Impact Management at small to medium-sized Airports), environmental management system for small and medium-sized airports, which […]
3rd Forum for Marketing of Scientific and Research Organizations
On 15 – 16 November held the 3rd European Forum for Marketing of Scientific and Research Organizations organized by the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw. On the first day, participants listened to lectures of leading researchers and practitioners in the field of implementation of scientific research, building a reputation online, to create cooperation between business […]
The representative of the Institute of Aviation takes part in Boeing 787 First Delivery Events
The representative of the Institute of Aviation, Scientific Director Mr. Cezary Galiński takes part in the Boeing 787 First Delivery to the LOT Polish Airlines events, which began on 11 November in Seattle in the United States. In agenda there is a conference “Polish-American Cooperation in the Aerospace Sector – Partnership Through Innovation”, the opening […]
South American journalists visited the Institut of Aviation
On the 9-th of November 2012 delegation of colombian and brazilian press and radio journalists visited the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw. Meeting was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs because of the planned visit of Minister Radosław Sikorski in Brazil and the visit of Minister Beata Stelmach in Colombia and Brazil to give […]
The Institute of Aviation on the NATO RTO Workshop
Anna Mazur, a young researcher at the Institute of Aviation took part in the workshop “Energy Efficient Technologies and Concepts of Operation” (AVT-209 NATO RTO Workshop), which took place in Lisbon, Portugal on 22-24 October 2012. She participated in the workshop as the winner of the contest announced by the Director of the Institute of […]
2 young scientists from the Institute of Aviation can participate in EREA meeting!
3 december 2012 EREA (European Research Establishments in Aeronautics) organises an Event dedicated to Young Researchers working in EREA research organizations. Such an event gives EREA the opportunity to have a feedback from young generations in up to date topics that could be used to better tackle the future of research. The participation is only […]
The new book from the Institute of Aviation
The new book from the Institute of Aviation appeared already. It contains a description of the design principles of contemporary aviation jet engines supported by evaluation of the loads, strength and dynamic characteristics of their main components and parts. There are many drawings to illustrate design features of the aircraft jet engines presently in use. […]
The Institute of Aviation visited Thales Alenia Space
20 September 2012 in Cannes for the first time met representatives of the Institute of Aviation and Thales Alenia Space. They discussed the possibilities of cooperation in the field of rocket engines for satellites and other technologies developed at the Institute of Aviation, applicable in space. The agenda includes visiting the premises for installing satellites. […]
Institute of Aviation at the SPCM meeting
October 25, 2012, in Warsaw held a meeting organized by the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association on the cooperation of its members with representatives of the world of science. The meeting was attended by manufacturers of components used in the production of cars and 4 research units: the Institute of Road Transport, Warsaw University of Technology […]
The 4 Night at the Institute of Aviation in lenses of our fans on Facebook
On the day before the 4 Night at the Institute of Aviation we asked our fans on Facebook to take with them to the Night cameras, or mobile phones and then send taken photos to us via email till 10:00 the following Monday after the event. We got a plenty of pictures! The volume even […]
DAP meeting at EDC Poland
On 15th of October 2012 fifty participants of DAP Program, a one year long non-rotational Development Acceleration Program for high potential LPB talents across GE Energy Europe, were visiting EDC in Warsaw. During this visit DAP participants had a unique possibility to see various laboratories which are working there for different GE businesses. EDC managers […]
19 October 2012 held the 4th Night at the Institute of Aviation
19 October 2012 held the 4th Night at the Institute of Aviation. It was a unique, one night in the year when normally unavailable for the public Institute of Aviation opened its doors for those interested in aviation, cosmonautics, modern technology… but not only! Everyone could find something interesting for him. Whole families visited the […]
The jubilee tree was planted in the Institute of Aviation
15 October 2012 in the Engineering Design Center in Warsaw held the ceremony of “unveiling” jubilee tree, which were planted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the presence of GE in Poland and the cooperation with the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw. The tree was “unveiled” by Director of the Institute of Aviation, Dr. Ing. […]
The jubilee tree was planted in the Institute of Aviation
15 October 2012 in the Engineering Design Center in Warsaw held the ceremony of “unveiling” jubilee tree, which were planted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the presence of GE in Poland and the cooperation with the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw. The tree was “unveiled” by Director of the Institute of Aviation, Dr. Ing. […]
The Institute of Aviation in project Baltic.Air.Cargo.Net
11 October, 2012 was published an paper of Maciej Mączka, summarizing the work of the team from the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw involved in the project “Baltic.Air.Cargo.Net” on the using of gravity model in cargo flows predicting. The “Baltic.Air.Cargo.Net” was approved by the Monitoring Committee for the ITERREG IVB Baltic Sea region on 10 […]
GE in Poland – 20th anniversary
2nd October, 2012 a huge live tree stood on stage at the 20 years in Poland anniversary celebration event where GE hosted more than 300 prominent guests, including members of government, GE customers, academia and the Polish media. All gathered to pay tribute to Poland and GE’s partnership at the Copernicus Science Center in Warsaw. […]
The Institute of Aviation participated in the 4th European Innovation Summit
Krzysztof Piwek from the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw tooke part in the 4th European Innovation Summit, which held 9 – 10 October 2012 at the European Parliament in Brussels. The summit featured an opening reception with Innovation Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn, several thematic sessions throughout two days, breakfasts, lunches and dinner debates, as well as an […]
Researchers from the Institute of Aviation in Ukraine
24-28 September 2012 in Ukraine in Rybacze, in the old Pavel Sukhoi Design center held a conference on chemmotology, including biofuels in aviation. Researchers from the Institute of Aviation Zbigniew Pągowski and Krzysztof Szafran, took part in the meeting. The conference was organized by the National University of Aviation of Ukraine and the Ministry of […]
ILX-27 flies!
20 – 21 September 2012 on the testing ground in Zielonka near Warsaw have been held tests in flight of unmanned helicopter – robot for the special missions ILX-27. The tests were successful. The helicopter is designed particulary for military use: exploration from the air, evacuation of soldiers from the risk area, transport supply, as […]
The Institute of Aviation will participate in the 4th European Innovation Summit
Krzysztof Piwek from the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw will take part in the 4th European Innovation Summit, which will be held 9 – 10 October 2012 at the European Parliament in Brussels. The summit features an opening reception with Innovation Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn, several thematic sessions throughout two days, breakfasts, lunches and dinner debates, as […]
The 4th Night at the Institute of Aviation
19 October 2012 (Friday) for the fourth time the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw opens its gates. Anyone interested in aviation, new technologies, and those who just want to enjoy your evening will have only one opportunity in the whole year to visit the Institute of Aviation, which usually is not available! Everybody is welcome […]
ESPOSA meeting in the Institute of Aviation
25-26 September 2012 in the Institute of Aviation held a meeting WP6.5 “New design and manufacturing approaches for ‘hot’ composite Nacelles” of ESPOSA project. It concerned turboprop composite panels that would be mounted on the aircraft I-23 (Institute of Aviation) and Orka (Piaggio Aero). The biggest problem that must be solved in this project is […]
Institute of Aviation supports polish hovercraft team
11 – 16 September, 2012 in Germany took place Hovercraft World Cup. With the help of the Institute of Aviation four hovercraft pilots from the Hovercraft Club of Poland could take part in the tournament. In the Junior Formula Justyna Jachimczak, in the F 2 Maciej Uchman, F 50 Jakub Furmański, F 35 Krzysztof Szafran. […]
ILA 2012 short summary
September 16 ended up the 101st International Air Show ILA 2012 in Berlin. This year’s in the event participated over 1,200 exhibitors from 46 countries, including 60 from Poland. 11 – 13 September, the event was intended only for guests from the aerospace industry and journalists. In the next 3 days was open for everybody. […]
Institute of Aviation on the 2-nd International Conference “New Technologies in Safety and Public Order”
27 September 2012 Mr. Marcin Gawroński from the Institute of Aviation will give a lecture about the unmanned helicopter ILX-27 on the 2-nd International Conference “New Technologies in Safety and Public Order”, which will held 26 – 28 September, 2012 in Szczytno. Hovercraft PRC-600M will be also presented. The conference is organized by the Police […]
EDC Volunteers took part in the 2012 Air Show at Bemowo
On Sept 8 EDC Volunteers took part in the 2012 Air Show at Bemowo Airport in Warsaw, Poland. It was a big feast for aviation fans and their families. EDC had a huge stand where anybody interested in aviation was able to meet and talk to our employees. The visitors could also see the huge […]
Sergei Sikorsky visited the booth of the Institute of Aviation at ILA 2012 in Berlin
12 September Sergei Sikorsky visited the booth No. 2332 in Hall number 2 at ILA 2012 in Berlin, where the Institute of Aviation presented his achievements and offer. 79 year-old son of Igor Sikorsky, the founder of the world’s most well-known company producing helicopters and creator of the first fully functional helicopter also is an […]
The Institute of Aviation organized SAT in the Future – Roadmap Conference ILA
13th September 2012 held the Small Aircraft Transportation in the Future – Roadmap ILA Conference at ILA Berlin Air Show, organized by the Institute of Aviation. The coordinator of the SAT Roadmap project Mr. Krzysztof Piwek from the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw presented the current results of the project research along with market potential, […]
Unmanned helicopter ILX-27 debut on the ILA 2012 in Berlin
September 11, 2012, Mrs. Angela Merkel and Mr. Waldemar Pawlak have opened the Berlin Airshow ILA 2012 in Berlin. German Chancellor and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland visited the booth, where the Institute of Aviation presented his achievements and offer. Great interest of the major producers of helicopters, airplanes, and the […]
Institute of Aviation researches for the environment
September 14, 2012 in Łódź will be held a conference entitled “Ecological aspects of the impact on the environment and human health of large investments – risk analysis.” The conference will be attended by, inter alia, a researcher from the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw Mrs. Marta Rojek. The speaker specializing in the study of […]
Institute of Aviation on the conference “‘Polymer meets Aerospace’ – Innovative polymers in aerospace industries”
During the ILA 2012 in Berlin, the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw will present their achievements in research and development not only in booth No. 2332 in Hall 2. On 12 September Mrs. Kamila Czajkowska from the Composites Laboratory of the Institute of Aviation will participate in the conference, “‘Polymer meets Aerospace’ – Innovative polymers […]
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy Waldemar Pawlak ook over the patronage of the 3rd European Forum “Marketing Scientific and Research Organizations”
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy Waldemar Pawlak took over the patronage of the 3rd European Forum “Marketing Scientific and Research Organizations”, which will be held on 15-16 November 2012. This is an exceptional event which brings together the marketing staff of research institutes, higher education institutions and interested parties to enable the further broadening […]