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 […]
Jerzy Merkisz received title of doctor honoris causa
30th of June, professor Jerzy Merkisz received title of doctor honoris causa from senate of the University of Bielsko-Biala. Title was also supported by senates of Warsaw University of Technology, Lublin Unversity of Technology, Kielce University of Technology and Akademia Marynarki Wojennej. His promoter was professor Kazimierz Romaniszyn and reviewers professors Andrzej Teodorczyk and Leszek […]
Video coverage of the Jubilee Gala
27th of May 2011 at the Legions Fort in Warsaw, Gala and Great Jubilee ball was held because of 85-th anniversary of the Institute of Aviation. During the gala, medals and statues were handed to the most honorable employees of the Institute of Aviation, as well as present and former directors. In the less official […]
Medals for the employees of the Institute of Aviation
President of the RP, Bronisław Komorowski, decorated directors and regular employees of the Institute of Aviation, which were handed during 85th Anniversary of the Institute of Aviation Gala on 27th of May 2011. Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta 1. Pan Wojciech POTKAŃSKI 2. Pan Grzegorz SZYMANOWSKI 3. Pan Witold WIŚNIOWSKI Gold Cross […]
Results of the Scientific Council election
26th May 2011, Election of the members to the Scientific Council of the Institute of Aviation was held. Among seventeen candidates, employees of the Institute of Aviation chosen eight who will sit in the Scientific Council for the next term from 2011 to 2015. Results of the election (first eight candidates will be a members […]
Results of the contest for the project of medal
“History for medal” contest has eneded.
European KONES 2011
KONES is the largest Scientific Congress in Central Europe on power systems and means of transport. The first KONES conference dates back to 1975. The Institute of Aviation has been one of the main supporters and co organizers of the event. Over the course of 36 meetings, KONES has made a massive contribution to advancing […]
Happy Easter!
Wishes for a bright and cheerful Easter!
Journal of Polish-American Science and Technology no. 4 published
4th volume of the Journal of Polish-American Science and Technology is published. Publication depicts outputs of the 5th Polish-American Conference on Education of Engineers, which was held between 20th and 21st of May 2010. Last year edition reviewed the engineering education improvement over 2005-2010 period.
Ambassador of the USA visits the Institute of Aviation
On March 28, Ambassador of the USA in Poland, Lee Feinstein visited the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw, a premier Polish research institution that supports advance research with U.S. partners like General Electric (GE), Pratt & Whitney, Boeing and United Technologies Corporation (UTC). With CEO Witold Wiśniowski as his guide, the Ambassador toured GE’s state-of-the-art […]
Great EDC Runners at Warsaw Halfmarathon
23 EDC runners completed the 21.1 km, very tough route.
“Fly Like Birds” – the international Poster Competition dedicated to aviation
To mark its 85th anniversary the Warsaw Institute of Aviation has announced an international competition for a poster relating to aviation entitled ”Fly Like Birds”. The Competition opens on 16th March 2011 and closes on 31st July 2011.
Jubilee Gala
27th of May 2011, because of the 85th Jubilee of the Institute of Aviation, Gala and Great Jubilee Ball will be organized by the Institute of Aviation, for present and former employees and invited guests. The place of the event is Fort Legionów near Zakroczymska street 12 in Warsaw.
Inauguration of the 85th jubilee of the Institute of Aviation
Inauguration of the 85th jubilee of the Institute of Aviation, one of the oldest research institutes in Poland.
Small Air Transport – Roadmap project kick-off meeting
12th-13th January 2011 at the Institute of Aviation took place kick-off meeting of Small Air Transport – Raodmap project. Coordinator of the project, on behalf of Institute of Aviation is Krzysztof Piwek, and the main goal of the project is to communicate those regions of Europe, which have poor land transport but, at the same […]
Institute of Aviation celebrates this year 85th jubilee of its existence
Jubilee celebrations are planned for the entire year. Special events will occur in every month to mark work and efforts of thousands of polish scientists, who worked for the aviation for last 85 years. The main jubilee gala day will be on 27th of May 2011 in Warsaw.
Jubilee calendar for 2011
Institute of Aviation published jubilee wall calendar for 2011. On every page you can find short briefs about history the Institute of Aviation. The calendar is very popular.
New name of the tramway stations
On 1st February 2011 the names of the group of the bus stops and tramway stations near Institute of Aviation will be changed for “Instytut Lotnictwa”. Official opening of the new names will be a part of press conference, which is planned to initiate Jubilee Year.
Golden Heart of the Great Orchestra Of Christmas Charity at the Institute of Aviation
Institute of Aviation became an owner of the Golden Heart of The Great Orchestra Of Christmas Charity. We are delighted that again we could contribute to Jurek Owsiak’s charity action during its 19th Finale. Siema!
Another hoovercraft from Institute of Aviation goes on duty
Between 7-8 December 2010, Krzysztof Szafran, Ph. D. Eng, devolved to WOPR hoovercraft PRC-600M. Its another, yet third hoovercraft manufactured at the Institute of Aviation, which was bought by WOPR. After long trek to Giżycko, hoovercraft was fetched over the frozen Niegocin lake.
XIth Polish – American Conference on Science and Technology
On 13-14th December, 2010, in Warsaw, was held the 11th Polish – American Conference on Science and Technology. The conference was organized by: the Institute of Aviation of Warsaw, Ministry of Economy, American Chamber of Commerce, the Polish Academy of Sciences, the foundation Activity for Innovation and Economic Growth and the Foundation for Innovations Exchange […]
Official YouTube channel of the Institute of Aviation
With great pleasure we encourage you to visit official YouTube channel of the Institute of Aviation. You will find there, among others, reportages form events and conferences organized by the Institute of Aviation, interviews and other interesting video materials. Channel can be found here.
Baltic.AirCargo.Net kick off meeting in Berlin
On 18.-19.11.2010 the kick-off meeting for the Baltic.AirCargo.Net project was held in the premises of the Representation of Mecklenburg – Western Pomerania in Berlin.
Hoovercraft 09 tests near the Zegrze Lake
In November 2010, Krzysztof Szafran, Ph. D. Eng, tested latest hoovercraft manufactured at the Institute of Aviation – PRC-600M. It is the first model of the new production series PRC, numbered 09. Experience gained with the prototype – commonly known as “zero” or “silent” – allowed to create hoovercraft which is 130 kg lighter, with […]
Polish Scientific Conference “Marketing of the Science and Research Institutions”
Between 17th-18th November 2010, Institute of Aviation organized Polish Scientific Conference “Marketing of the Science and Research Institutions”. The main goal of the conference was to create forum for exchange of experiences, research results, ideas and concepts, which will be then overdevelop. Conference also allowed for discussions between scientists, researchers and practicians in the field […]
New laboratory opened at the Institute of Aviation
15th November 2010, at the Institute of Aviation, was opened newest and second biggest subsea laboratory. It was thank to cooperation between Institute of Aviation and General Electric. This laboratory will test products, which will be used in the oil and gas industry, especially under the sea. It is one of three such laboratories of […]
14th CEAS-ASC Workshop at the Institute of Aviation
Between 7th and 8th October 2010, Institute of Aviation will hold 14th CEAS-ASC Workshop & 5th Scientific Workshop of X3-Noise. The scope of the workshop will be to review recent developments in the prediction and measurement of the aerodynamic noise generated by aircraft propellers and open-rotors. Particular emphasis will be given to the realistic operating […]