A meeting of astronautical science clubs
At the end of June 2022, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation hosted teams of three astronautical science clubs from Polish technical universities. The purpose of the meeting was to exchange experiences in space technologies and to present students the Institute’s possibilities in other research and development areas. The guests of the event were representatives […]
“Night at the Institute of Aviation” starts its eleventh edition
After two years of break, “Night at the Institute of Aviation” enters a new decade with new ideas, even greater enthusiasm and motivation to satisfy the curiosity and thirst for knowledge of aviation, space and engineering science enthusiasts. The next edition of the event will take place on October 7, 2022 in Łukasiewicz – Institute […]
Meeting of EREA researchers in Warsaw
On June 7th and 8th, 2022, the first meeting of scientists of Association of European Research Establishments in Aeronautics – EREA, took place at the Marriott hotel in Warsaw’s Okęcie. The meeting was held parallel to the EREA Board Session. The meeting was aimed at increasing cooperation between engineers and initiating joint projects. The theme […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation strengthens its presence in international space organizations
Another representative of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation have been accepted into the International Astronautical Academy and the International Astronautical Federation. Membership in these prestigious organizations is an appreciation of the role scientists and engineers of the Institute play in the development of space technologies in the world. President of the International Academy of Astronautics, […]
The Institute supported the Polish Sudoku and Math Brain Teasers Championships
Volunteers from Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation participated in the 16th Polish Sudoku Championship and the 25th Polish Math Brain Teasers Championship held April 2-3, 2022. Thanks to their commitment, we had the opportunity to promote actively our interest in STEM sciences. The organizer of the Championships was the SFINKS Foundation for the Development of […]
3rd anniversary of Łukasiewicz Research Network
April 1, 2022 is the third anniversary of the establishment of the Łukasiewicz Research Network – the third largest research network in Europe. Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation is one of institute associated in this project.
The 7th edition of the Polish Space Fellowship Program
The Polish Space Industry Association and the Industrial Development Agency JSC announce the launch of the 7th edition of the “Polish Space Fellowship Program” competition (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. The program is aimed at graduates […]
Ryszard Witkowski has died
Ryszard Witkowski, a sailplane and airplane pilot, an aeronautical engineer and one of the first helicopter pilots in Poland, died on March 14, 2022 at the age of 95. He was a scout, soldier of the NOW and the Home Army, Righteous Among the Nations, graduate of the Wawelberg and Rotwand Engineering School and the […]
Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation helps Ukraine
In connection with Russia’s attack on Ukraine, we express our full support to those who are directly affected by this situation, in particular to our colleagues, their families and friends. Together with our partners from the Engineering Design Center, Baker Hughes and Wabtec, we engage in aid activities. Our activities include: organization of transport from […]
FITOEXPORT project conference: Innovative solutions for Polish agriculture
The Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation and the State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service organized a conference “Innovative solutions for Polish agriculture” devoted to the FITOEXPORT project. The event was held on January 24-25, 2022 at the Polonia House in Pułtusk. The guest of honor at the conference was the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development […]
Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation extends cooperation with Siemens as part of a grant for the development of engineering staff
The Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation takes part in the GO PLM program by Siemens, addressed to academic centers. As part of the extension of cooperation, the Institute was given the opportunity to use other Siemens products to develop engineering competences in the field of designing aviation structures, rocket engines, sounding rockets and specialized unmanned aerial vehicles […]
European Technology Development Clusters – together for the development of aviation
Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation is a member of many international groups – including the “GE Research Network for European Technologies Development Clusters” (E-TDC), which it joined in 2020. The group brings together European research institutes, academic centers and GE Aviation entities (General Electric Company Polska Sp. z o. o., Avio Aero, Polonia Aero) whose common goal […]
Season’s greetings
We wish you a wonderful but quiet Christmas time that brings only the most important matters to the fore. May your Christmas be filled with mutual benevolence and kindness.
Client succeses – a case study of the TOOLCO company
The TOOLCO company commissioned specialists from the Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation to design and test the AIR JET 125 and 160 gravity ventilation chimneys. Both products were awarded by the jury of the BUDMA International Construction and Architecture Fair, receiving gold medals. Client: TOOLCO is a manufacturer of high-quality packaging and roof accessories, as well as […]
Institute’s professors ranked among the most cited scientists in the world
The scientists of Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation – professor Jerzy Kozak and professor Piotr Wolański – were ranked again in the prestigious World’s TOP 2% Scientists ranking. The ranking was prepared by Stanford University together with Elsevier publishing house and SciTech Strategies. The full database can be downloaded from this link. There were 1,027 people from […]
Director of the Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation approved as the Chairman of EREA
Director of the Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation, Paweł Stężycki, will be the Chairman of the EREA (European Research Establishments in Aeronautics) for the next two years. The Association brings together European research institutes operating in the field of aeronautics. The nomination was announced on December 3rd 2021 during the EREA General Assembly in Brussels, where the […]
EREA Annual Event 2021
On December 1st 2021 in Brussels was held an Annual Event of all EREA (European Research Establishments in Aeronautics) Members. EREA Annual Event is organised to summarise the annual activity of the Association, which gathers European Research Institutes working in the field of aeronautics. This year the event brought together many distinguished gests, including Commissioner […]
The automatic flight of the drone in Sosnowiec will take place at a later date
The Metropolis GZM, together with the local government of Sosnowiec, Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation and companies from the technology industry, is preparing for a series of tests using an automatic drone. The unmanned aerial vehicle, moving between special docking stations, will transport urgent medical cargo over a distance of 3 km. However, in order to complete […]
Silver medal for the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation invention in the field of rocket technologies
On November 1, 2021, the 120th jubilee International Invention Fair “Concours Lépine” dedicated to technology transfer and implementation of technical progress ended. The fair jurors awarded a silver medal to the invention titled: “Detonation chamber to power a turbine in liquid propellant rocket engines”, developed at Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation. Its authors are professor […]
Composite technologies for electric vehicles. Completion of the MOTOKOMP project
As part of one of the research directions of the Łukasiewicz Research Network, which is “Intelligent Mobility”, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation team together with its partners carried out the MOTOKOMP project. The aim of the project was developing a technology for the production of composite load-bearing structures for electric vehicles with the functionality […]
Space Trends 2021: the largest conference dedicated to space propulsion
On October 27, 2021, the 12th international conference “Development Trends in Space Propulsion Systems” (Space Trends) was held. The event organized by the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation and the Institute of Thermal Technology of the Warsaw University of Technology gathered 126 experts from research institutions from around the world. The conference was aimed at […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation presented its works for the space sector in Dubai
“Inspire, innovate and discovery for the benefit of mankind” – this was the slogan of the 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Dubai on October 25-29, 2021. Each year, this event brings together thousands of engineers and scientists from around the world. It is also a great opportunity to establish contacts with representatives from different […]
IFAR representatives debated in Warsaw on the future of aviation
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation was the host of the 12th IFAR Summit 2021 in Warsaw. The event was held from 18th till 21st October 2021 and brought together almost 60 representatives from the major international aviation organisations and companies. The main theme of the Summit was Sustainable Aviation. IFAR is an International Forum for […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation becoming Founding Member within Clean Aviation Programme
The representatives of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, were present during the Clean Aviation Preparatory Group Meeting in Brussels on the 26th October 2021. At the meeting, it was confirmed that the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation is one the Founding Members of the Clean Aviation Partnership among the largest European aviation companies, research institutes […]
Thaliana Space: Łukasiewicz Accelerator laureate
Łukasiewicz informed about the results of the first edition of the Akcelerator startup program. The final DemoDay gala was attended by 14 teams from research institutes of the Łukasiewicz Research Network, whose members presented their ideas to the audience and invited experts. Among the 5 winning projects was Thaliana Space, whose originators are representatives of […]
The world’s first launch of a rocket powered by a detonation engine
A team from the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation conducted the first successful flight test of an experimental rocket powered by a rocket engine using the process of rotating detonation, powered by liquid propellants. The test took place on September 15, 2021 at the testing ground of the Military Institute of Armament Technology in Zielonka […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation celebrated its 95th anniversary at MSPO 2021
The 29th edition of the International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO is behind us. The Kielce trade fair was an opportunity to present the latest equipment and technology, as well as a place for meetings and industry conferences. As every year, the event could not miss a stand of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, which […]
Automatic transport of the defibrillator using drones. The first flight in Sosnowiec
In the autumn, a pilot program of transporting AED (Automated External Defibrillators) by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be implemented in the city of Sosnowiec in Southern Poland. The project is being developed in cooperation with the Metropolis GZM, the city of Sosnowiec, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, and the companies Dronehub and Pentacomp. […]
Representative of the Łukasiewicz – Aviation Institute elected to International Academy of Astronautics
Head of the Space Technologies Department at the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, Adam Okniński, Ph.D., has been elected a correspondent member of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) based in Paris. This is a prestigious distinction for a representative of the Łukasiewicz Research Network and a chance for the Institute to participate in the […]
SAT-AM project: a new step in production of aircraft structures
The European aviation project SAT-AM is entering its final stage of implementation. On this occasion, the project coordinator, Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, together with project consortium members: Polskie Zakłady Lotnicze Sp. z o. o., Eurotech, Szel-Tech, P.W. Metrol, Ultratech, Zakłady Lotnicze Margański & Mysłowski and Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali (CIRA) presented the effects of […]
Consortium of Thorium Space and Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation will receive PLN 38.7 million funding for the development of innovative communication systems for space and rocket applications
The National Center for Research and Development granted funding for the SUBCOM project submitted by Thorium Space, an innovative startup creating innovative solutions for the space industry, and the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, a Warsaw research institute operating in the aviation and space industry. The consortium will develop communications and navigation systems for space […]
20th Jubilee of the Polish-American Conference on Science and Technology
The Polish-American Conference on Science and Technology – a joint project of Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation and the Ohio State University, celebrated its round jubilee this year. On June 24-25, 2021, a special, twentieth online edition was organized, which gathered 120 participants, representing Polish and American scientific institutions, government administration and organizations, and industry. The honorary […]
Director of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation nominated to the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe management board
Director of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, Paweł Stężycki, has been nominated to the new management board of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD). ASD is the voice of the European aerospace, defense and security industries, with 18 largest European companies and 23 national associations in 18 countries as direct members. […]
Polish constellation of observation microsatellites for security and defense purposes – key agreement signed
An agreement on cooperation for the construction of a constellation of microsatellites for the implementation of Earth observation missions for the needs of the security and defense sector was signed on June 24, 2021 at the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation. The agreement was signed by representatives of CREOTECH INSTRUMENTS S.A. (project leader), PCO S.A. […]
Director of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation elected president of the Association of Polish Aviation Industry
On June 14, 2021, the general meeting of members of the Association of Polish Aviation Industry (APAI) elected new management board. The new president of the association become the director of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, Paweł Stężycki. Director Stężycki replaced the outgoing president of the association, Mr. Marek Darecki, the president of the management […]
EREA presents a vision of the future of civil aviation
On June 1, 2021, the European Research Establishments in Aeronautics (EREA) organized a meeting “Future of Aviation Vision Study Handover”. The online event gathered over 100 participants – high-level representatives of the European aviation community, including representatives from Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation. In the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, EREA has developed its […]
The 6th edition of the internship program for the space sector
The Industrial Development Agency JSC and Polish Space Industry Association invite graduates of technical studies and young scientists to participate in the 6th edition of the “Development of human resources in the space sector” program. The aim of the contest is to select graduates and young scientists for paid internships in research and development institutes […]
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation to partner the European Clean Aviation program
The Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation became a partner in the European Clean Aviation program and joined the Clean Sky 3 Preparatory Group (CS3PG). The CS3PG is a preparatory group responsible for presenting the consensus of European aviation representatives on an ambitious aviation development program. Clean Aviation Partnership aims to enable technological advancement and the […]
Easter 2021
EREA publishes a report on the future of aviation
As part of the work of the association of European Research Establishments in Aeronautics (EREA), of which Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation is a member, the first part of the “EREA Vision Study – Future Aviation in 2050” was published. The author of the study is Ligeia Paletti, an expert at the Royal Netherlands Aerospace […]