Boeing 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 Boeing’s strategy to expand its engineering footprint in Poland. Already present in the country for 30 years, the company is currently hiring for a variety of skills and experiences to grow its local engineering workforce.
Boeing and the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation are teaming up to leverage local capabilities, utilizing the Institute’s vast engineering resources and facilities. The cooperation is taking place on a project basis, with an initial focus on commercial airplanes and services. This scope is to be extended to additional programs including research and development.
“We are honored to work alongside an institute that looks back at almost a century of engineering excellence in aviation,” said Iryna Bielienko, director of the Boeing Poland Engineering & Technology Center. “Its long-standing experience, efficient processes and capabilities make the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation the ideal local partner to advance aerospace innovation together.”
Dr. Eng. Paweł Stężycki, director of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation added, “It is a testimony to our researchers’ skills to be chosen to work alongside Boeing engineers. We will develop cutting-edge technologies advancing the products of one of the most innovative and renowned aerospace companies in the world.”
