74th International Astronautical Congress
Global challenges and opportunities: give space a chance – under this slogan, the International Space Federation organized the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC). The congress was held on October 2-6, 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is one of the largest events concerning space sciences and technologies, which gathered over 5,000 people professionally involved in space […]
Thousands of visitors during the 12th “Night at the Institute of Aviation”
The largest night educational event for aviation and space fans – 12th “Night at the Institute of Aviation” took place on October 6, 2023. Once again, the event enjoyed great interest – over 52,000 visitors came within 6 hours. Many interesting machines were showcased during this year’s edition, like the PZL SW-4 Puszczyk helicopter or […]
NBSOIL project consortium meeting in Austria
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation representatives participated in a three-day meeting of NBSOIL project consortium that took place in Austria on September 28-30, 2023. Together with the implementation of the project tasks, photogrammetric flights were also carried out using unmanned aircraft systems over the demonstration areas selected by representatives of the Austrian consortium members. The […]
3rd Polish Economic and Technology Forum in Switzerland
On September 18-19, 2023, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation delegation participated in the 3rd Polish Economic and Technology Forum in Bern, Switzerland. The Institute was represented by the director, Dr. Paweł Stężycki and Prof. Dr. Joanna Cygler – director’s proxy for the organization of scientific research, who co-created the technological part of the Forum. […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation scientist a finalist of POLITYKA Science Awards
The POLITYKA weekly announced the 15 finalists of the 23rd edition of the POLITYKA Scientific Awards. Among the nominees there is a scientist from Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation: Adam Okniński, director of the Space Technologies Center. Adam Okniński is a finalist of the award in the TECHNICAL SCIENCES category. Who will receive five scholarships […]
Rocket fuel of the future from Poland
On September 5, 2023, during the 31st International Defense Industry Exhibition, Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation and Jakusz signed a cooperation agreement regarding HTP technology in order to optimize, develop and sell a method of producing hydrogen peroxide with a concentration of 98% and a suitably high purity. The agreement was signed in the presence […]
HAASTA – Polish drone for combat tasks at MSPO 2023
During the 31st International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce, Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation will present among others its latest product- the HAASTA unmanned system, designed and created in response to the real needs of the battlefield. The design is being developed in cooperation with the Eurotech company and has been based on combat […]
Researchers from Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation on scientific expedition in Chile. The search for new copper deposits is underway
Researchers from the Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation, in cooperation with Remote Sensing Business Solutions (RSBS), conducted spectral studies in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The trip took place as part of the Hype4Explor project, which supports solutions for the mining industry. The Hype4Explor project focuses on one, albeit very common, type of deposit, i.e. Porphyry […]
New green hypergolic propellant – potential gamechanger for in-space propulsion
While green storable high-performance hypergolic propellants have been the Holy Grail of space propulsion for decades, engineers and scientists from Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation (Łukasiewicz – ILOT) have successfully completed the key development step required to solve the challenge. New propellant for future space missions The developed propellant combination uses 98% hydrogen peroxide as […]
Research institutes and their role in the aviation environment as a topic of the plenary session at the CEAS conference
Held every two years, the CEAS (Council of European Aerospace Societies) conference once again attracted the attention of engineers and industry experts from around the world. This prestigious event, which took place from 10 to 13 July 2023, was the 31st edition of the conference. Focusing on the latest advances in aerospace, CEAS 2023 proved […]
Polish and Korean aerospace industry associations established cooperation
The Association of Polish Aviation Industry and the Aviation Valley signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean Aviation Industry Association. On behalf of APAI, the document was signed by the president of the association and the director of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, Dr. Eng. Paweł Stężycki. The MOU is aimed at strengthening […]
Electrification of aircraft. The international ISEAS-23 conference is behind us
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation was one of the co-organizers of the international scientific symposium “International Symposium on Electric Aircraft and Autonomous Systems” (ISEAS-23). The symposium, which was held in a hybrid formula, was attended by 100 scientists and experts from around the world. ISEAS is a multidisciplinary symposium that aims to address current issues […]
Europe will strive to develop technological infrastructure for aviation
The meeting of representatives of European research organizations as part of the European Technology Transfer Offices Circle (TTO Circle) was held in Berlin. One of the topics was the initiative concerning the development of a new research infrastructure that will allow research to be carried out at a higher technological level. The idea is supported […]
Paris Air Show 2023 tackles the topic of decarbonization and circularity in aviation
One of the world’s largest aviation industry fairs – Paris Air Show 2023 – is behind us. The event is not only an air show, but also a place of debate about the future of aviation. On the second day of the event, was organized the debate “ReThink Aviation” , devoted to circularity in aviation, […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation co-organized the 10th Droniada
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation was one of the co-organizers of the 10th Droniada – a multidisciplinary drone competition which was accompanied by conferences, workshops and shows. The event was organized on June 1-4, 2023 in Park Śląski and at the Muchowiec Airport. Droniada has entered a new decade – the competition, popular among fans […]
Meeting with the NASA Administrator
The US Ambassador to Poland, Mark Brzezinski, invited representatives of the Polish space sector, led by the Polish Space Agency (POLSA), to present space achievements and technologies to NASA Administrator, Bill Nelson. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation. The Institute showcased following products at a special exhibition: The […]
Preparations for the 12th „Night at the Institute of Aviation” have started
The largest night educational event in Poland for aviation, space and engineering enthusiasts prepares for another edition. The 12th “Night at the Institute of Aviation” will take place on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation in Warsaw. The organizers have already presented the official poster and trailer of the event. “Night […]
NASA rocket mission – recruitment opened for students from Poland!
Polish students have a chance to fly their experiments on a NASA rocket – recruitment for the GHOST rocket mission is underway. It is possible thanks to the international cooperation conducted by Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation together with the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management – National Research Institute and the Gdańsk University of […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation builds an ecosystem for the development of the drone sector and urban air mobility
An international event “Urban Air Mobility. Way forward. How to get ready for the drone revolution?” organized by Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation is behind us. The goal of the Institute as the organizer was to lay the foundations for building an ecosystem for the development of the drone sector and Urban Air Mobility (UAM). […]
How to get ready for drone revolution? An international event for the drone industry in Warsaw
The leaders of the Polish and European drone scene will meet on April 18, 2023 at Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation at an event dedicated to urban air mobility. The drone market is currently projected to have one of the highest growth rates. The value of the market in 2030 is estimated at USD 90 […]
Smart Village: The Institute has developed the Mazovian Certificate for farmers conducting sustainable agricultural production
Smart Village is a three-year project, as a result of which the concept of Smart Village in Mazovia will be developed. The Marshal’s Office of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship commissioned a consortium including Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation to develop solutions aimed at developing the potential of rural areas. In the case of the proposed tools, […]
Representatives of the Institute elected to the Space and Satellite Research Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Four representatives of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation have been elected to the Space and Satellite Research Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences for the 2023-2026 term. The Institute’s number of members in the Committee are second best after the Space Research Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences. The following were elected […]
Boeing Engineering partners with Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation
Warsaw, Poland, February 21, 2023 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation recently signed an agreement for close collaboration on engineering design, analysis and support projects. Engineers from the leading aerospace manufacturer and the Polish research institute started working together at a facility in Warsaw this month. The agreement is part of […]
8th edition of the Polish Space Fellowship Program
The Polish Space Industry Association and the Industrial Development Agency JSC launched the 8th edition of the Polish Space Fellowship Program (formerly: “Development of human resources in the space sector“). The winners will be offered internships in companies and R&D institutions from the space sector. Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation participates in the program as the […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation builds energy future together with GE Power
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation and GE Power signed an agreement in Warsaw on March 8th, 2023. Acting as partners, both companies will build future-proof solutions and develop maintenance services for the energy industry. The agreement will be valid until the end of 2035. The Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation tightens the cooperation with its […]
Scientists have developed recommendations for sustainable agriculture
The WEPR project supporting ecological agricultural production in Mazovia, started in 2021, have been completed. The aim of the project, led by Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, was to develop methods for neutralizing factors that have a negative impact on the quality of crops as well as on the ecological and aesthetic values of vegetation […]
The Institute relocates part of the offices to the Aeropark
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation expandes its facilities. From March 23, 2023, part of the office space is located in the Aeropark Business Center in the Zephirus and Nothus buildings at ul. Komitetu Obrony Robotników 45a and 45b in Warsaw. The Institute’s headquarters along with the laboratory complex remains at the current address at Aleja […]
STORM report – drone market in Poland. 2023 edition
If someone is looking for a company or segment of the profitable and prospective market, he should be interested in anti-drone software and systems, according to a drone report published by the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation and the Mikromakro Institute Foundation. How to organize the movement of autonomous vehicles? Where can an auto-robot, a […]
Recruitment for Justyna Moniuszko Scholarship has started
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation and GE Aerospace have announced another call for applications for Justyna Moniuszko scholarship. Students of Master’s studies at the Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering of the Warsaw University of Technology may apply for a scholarship. The scholarship was funded by Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation and GE Aerospace to […]
Boeing Engineering partners with Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation
Boeing signed an agreement with the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation. Boeing and Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation engineers started collaborating on engineering design, analysis and support projects at the Institute’s headquarter in February. Warsaw, Poland, February 21, 2023 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation recently signed an agreement for […]
Marketing of scientific and research institutions – Europe’s only conference for practitioners has returned
After a two-year pandemic break, Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation returned with the stationary edition of the European Forum for Marketing of Scientific and Research Institutions – MINIB 2022. Over 120 participants from Poland and abroad listened to a series of lectures and presentations showing the latest research results and practical solutions used by European […]
The first flight tests of the 2K version of the AMBER suborbital rocket and the WR-2 mobile rocket launch pad
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation has performed a successful flight test of the ILR-33 AMBER rocket in its latest 2K version. The test took place at the Air Force Training Centre in Ustka, Poland in October 2022. The purpose of the mission was to test the new rocket’s subsystems and the WR-2 mobile launch pad, […]
50th Anniversary Jubilee Gala of the Agroaviation Services Business Unit
The 50th Anniversary Jubilee Gala of the Agroaviation Services Business Unit was held at the Atena Hotel in Mielec on November 15, 2022. The host of the Gala was Mielec Aviation Company Ltd, owned by Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, which continues the tradition of ASBU. The event gathered the most important representatives of the […]
ESA launches incubator in Poland. Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation will support space start-ups
140 million euros – this is how much Polish companies obtained from contracts with the European Space Agency. The space sector summed up 10 years of Poland’s membership in ESA during a special jubilee conference organized in Warsaw. Among the institutions that have benefited from cooperation with the agency is Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, […]
Aviation Services Department in Mielec has a new owner
The Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation company, Mielec Aviation Company Ltd. (Mieleckie Zakłady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o.), became the new owner of the Aviation Services Department in Mielec. The transfer of ownership agreement to an organized part of the enterprise was signed with Airbus Poland S.A. on October 31, 2022. The main purpose of the […]
2nd Economic and Technology Forum in Switzerland
The 2nd Economic and Technology Forum, initiated and organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, was held on October 3-4, 2022 in Bern, Switzerland. The event was attended by representatives of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation who took part in panel discussions of the Technology Forum. It was the second promotional and networking […]
Artificial intelligence in aviation themed the 13th IFAR Summit in Prague
The annual meeting of the International Forum for Aviation Research (IFAR) member organizations was organized on October 17-20, 2022. This year, the host organization was the Czech VZLU institute and the meeting took place in Prague. Poland was represented by Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation. The theme of this year’s summit was artificial intelligence and […]
Composite industry meeting at MSPO
The Industry Contact Point “Smart and Clean Mobility”, operating at the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, together with the Polish Cluster of Composite Technologies invite to a unique event for the composite industry on the most future-oriented technological trends and methods of financing projects. The meeting will take place during the 30th International Defense Industry […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation as a partner in two projects under the European Defence Fund
The European Commission has announced the results of the competition under the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2021 supporting R&D projects in the area of advanced technologies in the field of security and defence of EU countries. The winning applications include two, submitted by the consortia of which Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation is a member: […]
LOT Polish Airlines started cooperation with Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation
LOT Polish Airlines and Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation will use modern technology to calculate the emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide from LOT aircraft. Currently, emissions from aircraft propulsion engines are calculated for the ICAO Landing Take-off Cycle – LTO. In accordance with the requirements of ICAO Annex 16, engine manufacturers […]