EDC Industrial IoT is coming on October 13th
On Friday, October 13th, first EDC Industrial IoT will take place in Poland.This event, organized by Engineering Design Center, will be a part of the 8th Night at the Institute of Aviation. Engineering Design Center (EDC) is an engineering alliance between Institute of Aviation and General Electric Company Polska Sp. z o.o. Daily, engineers from […]
Polish Aviation Day 2017
The Armed Forces General Command invites all interested persons to an official celebration of the Polish Aviation Day that will be held on August 23-28, 2017 in Warsaw. The Polish Aviation Day (August, 28th) was set up to commemorate the victory of Franciszek Żwirka and Stanisław Wigura in the International Tourist Plane Competition (The Challenge […]
Institute of Aviation joins the Air Show Radom 2017 exhibitor team
Numerous attractions are waiting for aviation enthusiasts this year at the 15th International Air Show Radom 2017, which will be held on 26-27 August 2017 at the 42nd Żwirki and Wigury Air Base airport. Aerobatics will be accompanied by educational exhibitions related to Polish aviation and astronautics. The Institute of Aviation, at the Polish Space […]
25th International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO
The jubilee edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO will be held in Kielce, Poland from 5 to 10 September 2017. The Institute of Aviation will present its R&D offer for industry 4.0. Our experts will be available at the Institute’s stand: D-8. This year’s edition is addressed both to experts (5-8 September) as […]
Completion of the internship of the fifth group of students from Ohio State University
On July 25th 2017 a seminar was held, closing the three month internship of four students from Ohio State University at the Institute of Aviation. This is the fifth group of American students to complete their internship at the Institute of Aviation. During the seminar students presented the projects they were engaged in, the knowledge […]
Sebastian Kawa won the world championship on the GP 14 VELO glider
Sebastian Kawa won the gold medal on the GP 14 VELO glider during the world championships in the 13.5 m class. The competition took place in Szatymaz, Hungary, between July 3-15, 2017. The GP 14 VELO glider was developed under the POIG project “Lightweight performance glider with innovative wing design” implemented by the Institute of […]
AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum
An event called “AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum”, the world’s largest aerospace conference, was held in Atlanta, USA on July 10-12, 2017. The Institute of Aviation was represented by the Center of Space Technologies researchers: Grzegorz Rarata, PhD, Paweł Surmacz, PhD Eng., Kamil Sobczak, PhD Eng. and Wojciech Florczuk, PhD Eng. During the main panels […]
Paris Air Show 2017
The 52th International Paris Air Show was held on 19-25 June 2017 in Le Bourget, Paris. The event brought together thousands of visitors who had the opportunity to see the latest aircraft and technology solutions for aviation and space industries. This year’s edition showed passenger aircraft, including Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, Embraer: […]
TransNav 2017
The Institute of Aviation representatives participated in the 12th International Conference on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (TransNav 2017) hosted by Gdynia Maritime University. Krzysztof Szafran, Dr Habil. Eng. and Zbigniew Pągowski, Dr Eng. presented their paper „Efficient and Extremaly Fast Transport Including Search and Rescue Units Using Ground Effect” enriched with the […]
‘Hania’ Walker – support the Institute of Aviation project
As part of the nationwide “Pomagam Pomagać” (I help to help) project, a team of engineers from the Center of Transport and Energy Conversion invites you to fill in a survey that will help to improve the ‘Hania’ walker – to develop new features, reduce costs and optimize exercises. Visit the official website: www.chodzikhania.pl. The […]
Completion of „Reaching the clouds” charity action
The charity action “Reaching the clouds”, inaugurated to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Institute of Aviation, finally reached its goal. The collected funds allowed the organization of a plane trip to Gdańsk for sixteen students from Zespół Szkół nr 126 in Warsaw. A charity fundraising was held as part of the “Reaching the clouds” […]
15th anniversary of the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation
On June 28, 2017, the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) celebrated its 15th anniversary. To celebrate this occasion, a scientific symposium was held, attended by members of the committee and invited guests. Among the speakers were: Andrzej Pussak – the deputy chairman of PKBWL, Andrzej Lewandowski – the chairman of PKBWL, Andrzej Żyluk […]
Results of the election to the Scientific Council of the Institute of Aviation
On June 23, 2017, elections to the Scientific Council of the Institute of Aviation took place. This year’s candidates in group B to the Council were: Andrzej Iwaniuk, Ph.D., Leszek Loroch, Ph.D. Eng., Zbigniew Skorupka, Ph.D. Eng., Edyta Słupecka, Ph.D. Eng., Wit Stryczniewicz Ph.D. Eng., and Jerzy Żółtak, Ph.D. After counting all the votes, the […]
12th National Rotorcraft Forum
On June 23, 2017 the 12th National Rotorcraft Forum was held at the Institute of Aviation. The meeting brought together numerous scholars and experts from the aviation industry. This year’s edition was an opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mi-2 helicopter presence in the Polish Air Force. During the Forum many technical papers on […]
Wojciech Potkański has passed away
We deeply regret to inform you that on June 22, 2017 in Warsaw at the age of 73, Mr. Wojciech Potkański passed away. Between 1995 and 2015 he served as the Deputy Director of the Institute of Aviation and Director’s Proxy on Research, the co-founder of the Center for Materials and Structures Research Center and […]
PP20 Inlet Certification – Bird Strike Test
On May 24, 2017, after more than two years of preparations, the Institute of Aviation completed its first PP20 Inlet Certification (Bird Strike Test). The certification was carried out by engineers of the Materials and Structures Research Center (Institute of Aviation), Engineering Design Center (Institute of Aviation and GE), and Middle River Aircraft Systems (General […]
Institute of Aviation with NATO, ESA and EU Industry Safety Certificates
After conducting industrial safety proceedings, the Internal Security Agency found the Institute of Aviation to have full ability to protect classified information NATO, ESA and EU level (3rd level), as well as at national levels (1st and 2nd level). The Institute of Aviation may now apply for research contracts with access to classified information. An […]
Elections to the Scientific Council of the Institute of Aviation
Pursuant to art. 24 sec. 1 pt. 6 of the Act on research institutes of 30 April 2010 (Journal of Laws of 2016, item 371, as amended) and paragraph 4 sec. 1 of the Elections Regulations to the Scientific Council of the Institute of Aviation of 7 June 2017, the director of the Institute of […]
Summation of the 17th Polish- American Conference on Science and Technology
The 17th Polish-American Conference on Science and Technology took place in Columbus, Ohio, on May 30-31, 2017. This conference, co-organized by the Institute of Aviation and the Ohio State University, brings together representatives of academia, industry and governments of both countries. This year the conference was opened by Minister Witold Słowik, Undersecretary of State in […]
Institute of Aviation among the guests and exhibitors of impact’17
During 31 May and 1 June 2017 the Congress Centre ICE Kraków hosted the biggest event in CEE region devoted entirely to economy 4.0. The two-day meeting brought together over 5000 participants among whom there were many guests from Poland and abroad. The Institute of Aviation stand was located in the science zone and presented […]
US students visited the Institute of Aviation
On Monday, May 29th 2017, the Engineering Design Center hosted a group of 20 students of American universities who came to Poland on a two-week long scholarship visit under the patronage of President of Poland Andrzej Duda. The scholarship’s aim is to familiarize young people with Poland’s economic potential and our leading role in the […]
Seminar on “European R&D projects – how to successfully apply to H2020 programme”
On the 23rd of May 2017, the Institute of Aviation became a venue for the seminar entitled “European R&D projects – how to successfully apply to H2020 programme”. The presentation was delivered by Ms. Justyna Beckmann, the expert in PolSCA PAN, who had been invited to the Institute of Aviation to share her knowledge and […]
Jerzy Zięborak has died
We announce with a deep regret that at the age of 89, Dr. Eng. Jerzy Zięborak, a long-time employee of the Institute of Aviation and an outstanding specialist in flight and structural strength research has passed away. Funeral ceremonies will take place on May 29, 2017, at 12:30 p.m., in the church Our Lady of […]
The Institute of Aviation supports the increasing of awareness about the safe use of unmanned vehicles
On May 12, 2017, the Institute of Aviation together with the Association of Unmanned Flying Systems organized a conference and an open meeting devoted to the safe use of unmanned vehicles, which was attended by both professionals and amateurs. The participants of the conference on UAS safety were the leading representatives of Polish institutions and […]
“From science to implementation” – seminar organized by the Warsaw University of Technology
On May 11, 2017, scientists and authorities of the Faculty of Power and Aeronautics of the Warsaw University of Technology met with representatives of the Engineering Design Center (joint venture of the Institute of Aviation and General Electric) at the technology seminar “From science to implementation” organized in cooperation with both institutions. The topics of […]
Air Fair Bydgoszcz 2017
The Institute of Aviation will present its R&D and publishing offer at the 11th International Air Fair Bydgoszcz 2017, which will be held on 26-27 May 2017 in the Military Aircraft Works No. 2 S.A. As is traditional, the first day is devoted exclusively to exhibitors and invited guests. The second day will be open […]
Aerospace & Defence Meetings Central Europe – Rzeszów 2017
On 9-11 May 2017, the G2A Arena will host one of the largest Central European fairs dedicated to aerospace and defense – Aerospace & Defense Meetings Central Europe – Rzeszów 2017. The Institute of Aviation will present its offer including an unmanned helicopter in twin coil rotor configuration, SUDIL anti-drone system, MOSUPS hypothetical two-seater light […]
Doctoral dissertation defence by Borys Łukasik
On March 25, 2017 the Institute of Aviation witnessed a doctoral dissertation defense of Borys Łukasik, MSc. Eng. titled: “Analysis of the possibility of using full-electric, hybrid and turbo-electric technologies for future aircraft propulsion systems, in terms of mission energy consumption, NOx/CO2 emission and noise reduction”. The doctoral advisors were Witold Wiśniowski, Dr Habil. Eng., […]
Oil&Gas Conference: “Technology Outlook for O&G Industry 2025”
On April 27, 2017 the Engineering Design Center (EDC), a division of the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw, will host representatives of governmental, scientific and business circles during the “Technology Outlook for O&G Industry 2025” conference. Deputy Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki was invited to the meeting. The conference aims to address the challenges facing the […]
Extending the tripartite academic cooperation with the Ohio State University
On April 24th 2017, in the Senate Hall of the Warsaw University of Technology, the Institute of Aviation, the Warsaw University of Technology, and the Ohio State University officially signed an agreement extending for an additional five years their tripartite academic and scientific cooperation. All parties expressed their satisfaction with current cooperation as well as […]
Institute of Aviation at Hannover Messe 2017
Hannover Messe is one of the largest industrial fairs in the world. Poland is the main partner of this year’s edition and will present its capabilities in industry 4.0. Representatives of the Institute of Aviation, invited to participate in this event, will present the Institute’s capabilities in the field of digital science, digital factory, cyber-physical […]
Institute of Aviation at Warsaw Power & Energy
Warsaw Power & Energy Trade Fair is an industry event dedicated to representatives of regional governments responsible for local energy, managers from the manufacturing, automation and energy sectors as well as investors, designers and installers. Representatives of the Institute of Aviation will participate in the exhibition part and the Polish Power Forum’s panel session. The […]
Happy Easter
For the upcoming Easter we wish you an abundance of tasty eggs on the holiday table and a spring mood in the family. Management and employees of the Institute of Aviation
Research on innovative composite rotor blades for ultralight helicopters
In March 2017, the Institute of Aviation signed an agreement for continuation of commercial research commissioned by Gyro-Tech Innovation in Aviation Sp. z o.o., which implements research and development project titled “Innovative composite rotors for ultralight helicopters” under the Intelligent Development within Operational Programme 2014-2020. Last year the first stage of work for this company […]
The “Civil research institutes support the security of Poland” conference
On Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Victoria Hotel in Warsaw, the conference entitled “Civil research institutes support the security of Poland” was organized by the Main Council of Research Institutes under the honorary patronage of the National Security Bureau. In addition to numerous representatives of the uniformed services, the event was attended by the […]
General Assembly of the Polish Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics
On the 17th of March 2017, the General Assembly of the Polish Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics was held at the Institute of Aviation. The assembly was a reporting-electoral meeting – new Managing Board as well as the Audit Committee was elected. For the two consecutive years, the position of the PSAA President was held […]
Doctoral dissertation defence by Jarosław Kończak
On 20 March, 2017 the Institute of Aviation saw the doctoral dissertation defence of Jarosław Kończak, MSc. Eng. titled: “The method for determining indicators of reliability for military vehicles operated intermittently”. The doctoral advisor was Krzysztof Szafran, Dr Habil. Eng. and auxiliary doctoral advisor – Paweł Głowacki, PhD Eng. The Doctoral Thesis Committee took a decision […]
Opening of the Vibroacoustics Laboratory
On January the 1st , 2017 an Vibroacoustic Laboratory has been established in Institute of Aviation’s Materials and Structures Research Center. The new team, which consists of specialists with nearly 40 years of documented experience, has begun the accreditation process in the Polish Center of Accreditation of their proprietary research method called “Dynamics investigation of […]
12th edition of the National Rotorcraft Forum
We cordially invite you to attend the 12th National Rotorcraft Forum – the scientific conference and social meeting of people interested in the rotorcraft field. This is the next National Rotorcraft Forum, the first of which took place in 1995. The conference will take place in the Institute of Aviation in Warsaw on 23rd June […]
EDC is launching Pani Inżynier w Pracy: Akademia EDC – the new technology program for women
As a follow-up of the very successful events for women under the brand of Pani Inżynier w Pracy organized for the past few years, Engineering Design Center is launching an extended version of the program – Pani Inżynier w Pracy: Akademia EDC. It is a series of four Saturday meetings organized in the form of […]