Internal meeting of Small Aircraft Transport – Roadmap project
On the 1st of June 2012, in the Institute of Aviation, internal meeting of Small Aircraft Transport – Roadmap project took place. The project is coordinated by the Institute. Main objective of the meeting was to agree the Common Vision and Roadmap for Small Aircraft Transport introducing novel approach to business travelling. There was also […]
Prize of the Minister of Science and Higher Education
The Institute of Aviation and the Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials received the prize of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for international achievements in invention. The creators of the success of the project “Ceramic friction materials for aircraft brakes” are: Dr. Eng Zbigniew Wołejsza and Dr. Eng. Rafał Kajka from the Institute […]
Grzegorz Rarata is second on the list „Top 500 Innovators”
Dr. Eng. Grzegorz Rarata from the Institute of Aviation started a scientific internship at the american Stanford University. Our collegue earned the second highest number of points on the list of persons admitted to the second edition of the “Top 500 Innovators”. Prof. Piotr Moncarz is the tutor of the polish group. In the second […]
Landing Gear Laboratory of the Institute of Aviation in RASTAS SPEAR project
Landing Gear Laboratory of the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw performs the final work on the selection of impact energy absorbing material for the return capsule with samples from the space (see picture). Project co-financed by the EU under SPACE action is carried out under the name RASTAS SPEAR. In this project participate also companies […]
Meeting with the representants of french aerospace industry
25 April 2012 in the hall of the Scientific Council of the Air Force Institute of Technology was held the meeting with representatives of french companies Aero Concept Engineering (www.aero-ce.com) and Danielson Aircraft Systems (www.danielson-eng.fr), which was attended also by representatives of the Institute of Aviation. At the meeting was presented a new diesel engine […]
The expedition „Siberia 2012”
Dr. Eng. Krzysztof Szafran our collegue from the Institute of Aviation takes part in the expedition „Siberia 2012” which set out from Warsaw last Friday, May the 4th. The journey is the newest project of famous polish traveler Marcin Gienieczka. This is not the first Gienieczkos journey when Krzysztof takes care of logistics matters. The […]
Institute of Aviation and MEiL work together on the new remote-controlled airship
According to the agreement between the Director of the Institute of Aviation, Dr. Eng. Witold Wiśniowski and the dean of the Faculty of Power and Aeronautlical Engineering of the Warsaw University of Technology prof. Jerzy Banaszek began the work on the remote-controlled airship. The result of joint work, where the Ilot acts as adviser and […]
EDC ERD 2012- Awards Ceremony
25th of April 2012 in Kongresowa Hall, Palace of Culture and Science was held yearly event of General Electric Company Poland – Engineering Design Center division and Warsaw Institute of Aviation. Dozens of engineers were honored with prestigious award based on the best achievements. Among invited guests were: Magdalena Nizik – Managing Director of GE […]
Spanish guests at the Institute of Aviation
19 April 2012 representatives of spanish companies Mr Jose Luis Moreno from Foundation Cidaut – Transport and Energy Research and Development (www.cidaut.es) and Mr Inigo Diaz de Espada Segura of FEDIT – Tecnológicos Centros de Espana (www.fedit.com) have visited the Institute of Aviation. The meeting was the result of unofficial meeting at the General Conference […]
EDC Aviation Hiring Event – 21 April 2012
Today EDC employs almost 1400 engineers based in Warsaw and is the biggest engineering center in the Central Europe. Due to the dynamic growth of the company and a significant number of new projects, EDC is seeking for best engineering candidates for the Aviation department to work with the development of state-of-the-art technologies and design […]
Technical tests of hovercraft PRC-600M/10 are completed
Hovercraft from the Institute of Aviation in an experimental version of the type of PRC – 600M has successfully passed the technical tests performed by the Inspector of the Polish Register of Shipping-PRS. The result of the test is a temporary certificate of the boat class by PRS. This document authorizes the use of the […]
Visit of Mr. Dietmar Schrick Managing Director of the BDLI at the Institute of Aviation
March 22, 2012 Mr. Dietmar Schrick, Managing Director of BDLI visited the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw. The German Aerospace Industries Association (Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie e.V. – BDLI) has more than 190 members and represents the interests of an industrial sector, which owing to international technology leadership and worldwide success has become […]
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Air cargo in Belarus
On 14 and 15 march 2012 a ICT-Seminar took place in Minsk and Grodno in Belarus. The hosts presented air cargo situation in Belarus. Belarus is favorably located at a crossroads of important transport routes connecting the western EU countries with South East Asia as well as two regional markets, Russia and the countries of […]
PRP-560 hovercraft powered by bio-ethanol fuel BIO 85
In the Institute of Aviation on an experimental hovercraft PRP-560 “Ranger” BIO85 ethanol biofuel were tested. BIO85, advertised by PKN Orlen as biofuel future, is a special mixture of gasoline (15%) and ethanol (85%), which is currently avaliable on the market for 5.70 zł / liter of fuel. The fuel was purchased at the gas […]
Signature of the Agreement between the National Aviation University in Kiev and the Institiute of Aviation
On 5th of March 2012 at the Institiute of Aviation was signed a Collaboration Agreement between the National Aviation University of Ukraine and the Institite of Aviation. Agreement concerns a declaration of joint activities aiming at development and deepening of cooperation to solve the tasks of scientific and technical progress, scientific and research projects at […]
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European Forum “Marketing of Scientific and Research Organizations”.
On 24th – 25th November 2011 Institute of Aviation held a European Forum “Marketing of Scientific and Research Organizations”. The event was organized by the Institute ofAviationinWarsaw. Participants fromPolandand other European countries had a unique opportunity to meet an international group of people interested in marketing of services offered by scientific and research organizations. Among […]
Silesian Greenpower at the Institute of Aviation
During first days of December Institute of Aviation held aerodynamical tests of Silesian Greenpower. This electrical bolid was constructed at the Silesian University and the Institute of Aviation is one of its sponsors. Below you can find a movie about this event.
“Sky Dreams” art contest is over. Contest attracted 495 works.
On 23 November 2011 the Competition Commission has reviewed the drawings and graphic works submitted for the contest and awarded prizes and awards in various age groups. All winning entries can be seen on facebook, at this address. The winners of the competition for primary school level are: First place – Zosia Nijakowska (SP 34 […]
Workshop “Flutter Investigations”
Between 21st and 22nd of November at the Institute of Aviation was held another Workshop “Flutter Investigations” connected to the “Elaboration of the Method for Quick Estimation of Aeroelastic Characteristics during In-Flight Flutter Tests”. during the event took place a number of important lectures, presented by high class proffesionals and scientists. For more information please […]
EDC at The Silesian University Of Technology
On 28th of November 2011 a delegation from EDC is going to visit the Silesian University of Technology (Politechnika Śląska). It will be a good opportunity to talk with EDC GE engineers and HR leaders about career and daily life in Engineering Design Center. The meeting starts at 10:00am in Education and Congress Center of […]
“Sky dreams” – accepting works ended
We ended accepting applications for an art contest for children “Sky dreams”.Because of high interest of the contest and lots of works sent, results will be proclaimed on 28th of November. We want to thank to all of participants for their contribution. More information about the contest can be found here.
EDC at the Warsaw University Of Technology
A delegation from EDC is going to visit the Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering at the Warsaw University of Technology on Thursday, 17th November. Students will be able to talk to EDC engineers and HR leaders to learn how work looks like daily at the Engineering Design Center. The meeting starts at 16:15 and […]
Baltic.AirCargo.Net – information platform for air cargo industry Familiarisation Workshop
On 8-9 November 2011, Baltic.AirCargo.Net Information Platform Familiarisation Workshop took place at the Institute of Aviation. The event was organised by the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw. The Institute was represented by NTC Director Mr. Zbigniew Wołejsza, EU Projects Coordinator Mr. Krzysztof Piwek, Mr. Andrzej Iwaniuk, Mr. Wojciech Miksa and Mr. Bartosz Dziugieł The “Baltic.Air.Cargo.Net” was […]
3rd Night at the Institute of Aviation
3rd Night at the Warsaw Institute of Aviation is over! If you wanted to see the Black Hawk, touch a jet engine, learn how the black box works, meet pilots and flight attendants, watch aviation-related films – You had a great chance at the Warsaw Institute of Aviation on Friday, 21st October between 17.00 and […]
THE WARSAW MARATHON AND THE OLYMPIC RACE ARE OVER – EDC NAMED 2ND RUNNERS-FRIENDLY COMPANY
Traditionally, EDC Runners had a strong representation in both races. The classification was based on the total number of kilometers completed by each company’s employees during the Warsaw Marathon and the Olympic Race. 15 of us competed in the full marathon, 12 – in the Olympic Race. Top 3 final results among large companies (>501 HC) are: […]
Poster exhibition “fly like birds”
From 1 – 17 October 2011 on the Royal Way (Mickiewicz sqare) in Warsaw art enthusiasts will be able to view the 39 most interesting works submitted to the international poster competition dedicated to aviation “fly like birds.” The exhibition is part of the celebrations of 85th anniversary of the Aviation Institute in Warsaw. International […]
ESPOSA meeting
VZLU has prepared together with PBS Velká Bíteš a proposal for an international RTD project. The project acronym is ESPOSA (Efficient Systems and Propulsion for Small Aircraft). The proposal for the project was submitted for the 4th call of the 7th Framework Program of EU to get the EC funding. On 11-12 October 2011 at […]
3rd European Innovation Summit
Between 10th and 11th October 2011 in Warsaw will be held 3rd European Innovation Summit “Towards a European Innovation Ecosystem”. Conference will be organized by Ministry of Science and Higher Education” partnership with European Parliament’s forum Knowledge4innovation, which is represented in Poland by foundation Technology Partners (Institute of Aviation is its member). The conference’s main […]
Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering in Institute of Aviation’s library
Library of the Institute of Aviation is a top library among aviation libraries in Poland. With great pleasure we want to inform that in its resources, among other important works, readers can find unique book – Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering in 9 volumes. The Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering represents a major publishing initiative to establish […]
Presentation about the X-2 helicopter
29th of August 2011, at the Institute of Aviation was held presentation about X-2 helicopter of Sikorsky Aircraft. Presentation was performed by Kevin Bredenbeck, director of aviation operations in Sikorsky Aircraft, main test-pilot of the X-2 helicopter. It was the first ever presentation of this new and unique helicopter in Poland, and during the meeting […]
Results of the “Fly Like Birds” competition
International poster competition dedicated to aviation “Fly Like Birds” has ended. We received 270 works from Poland, Europe and South America. In accordance with competition’s regulations, jury contained of: Esaú González Carpio – Mexico Pierre Chambres – France Marios Christoforides – Cyprus Enric Macià – Spain Robbin Milne – USA Pavel Oparty – Czech Republic […]
Diploma for the Institute of Aviation
Institute of Aviation in Warsaw received diploma for its support of technical community in development of new strategies for economic advancement and aid in organization of XXIV Polish Technician Congress. Diploma was handed during that cognress on 25th of May 2011, by the representatives of Polish Federation of Engineering Association.
Meeting of the RASTAS SPEAR project
Between 11th and 12th of July 2011 RASTAS SPEAR project’s meeting was held at the Institute of Aviation. Main topic of the meeting was “Radiation-Shapes-Thermal Protection Invstigations for high Speed Earth Re-entry”. The main objective of the RASTAS SPEAR project is to increase Europe’s knowledge in high speed re-entry vehicle technology to allow for planetary […]
Results of the voting for the best photography of the exhibition “Flew over clouds”
During the exhibitiona visitors could vote for the best photograph. 2040 visitors take part in the voting, and there were 2012 valid votes. First three places are as follows: 1st place – Adam Oryszak from Piła 2nd place – Krzysztof Zieliński from Warsaw 3rd place – Andrzej Pilewski from Warsaw The winner will get aviation […]
First session of a new Scientific Council
On 29th of June 2011, was held a first session of re-elected Science Council of the Institute of Aviation. During the session occasional diplomas were handed for the members of the council, and for those, who were chosen on 26th of May 2011 in the poll among all employees of the Institute of Aviation.
Italian round of the European Champions Cup in hoovercrafts
Between 4 – 5 of June 2011 in Prudomat in France, were held tournament of Italian round of the European Champions Cup in hoovercrafts. Poland was represented in four start formulas, who were supported by polish fans. Polish team finished 1st in formula N. Institute of Aviation was supporting polish teams and their appearance in […]
85th Anniversary congratulation letters
Institute of Aviation because of its 85th Anniversary received lots of congratulation letters. Among others special wishes from President of the Republic Poland, Mr. Bronisław Komorowski, for all the employees of the Institute of Aviation. Below we present all the received letters.
“Flew over clouds” – exhibition of the artistic photographs about aviaiton
Between 16 – 26 of June 2011, in exhibition hall of the Warsaw University Library near Dobra 56 street, lasts exhibition under title “Wzlecieli ponad chmury”. Exhibition presents artistic photographs about aviation and is a part of this years 85th Jubilee of the Institute of Aviation. GRand opening was held 16th of June 2011 at […]