1918
Dates back to 1918, when the Scientific & Technological Division for Polish aviation was established within the Department for Aeronautics of the Ministry of Military Affairs.
1918
1921
In 1921 the Division was changed into the Military Center of Aeronautical Research, the main tasks of which were: examination of products of aeronautical engineering, acceptance of aircraft from aircraft factories, and technical supervision over production.
1926
Due to technological progress in the field of aeronautics in the twenties of the 20th century, the Military Center of Aeronautical Research was changed again into the Institute of Technological Research into Aeronautics in 1926. Its scope of its activities was also expanded, including aero-engine testing, working out the programme of development of aeronautical engineering and of aircraft industry in Poland.
1926
1936
The Institute of Technological Research into Aeronautics existed until 1936, when it was transformed into the Aviation Institute of Technology. The main task of that Institute was new air-equipment testing. It required development – in cooperation with aircraft industry – of aircraft construction rules and creation of proper technical conditions for aircraft and aero-engines.
1939
The outbreak of the Second World War brought the state of suspended activity to the Institute.
1939
1950
It took several years to wait for the technical military institute of a military nature. Finally on July 28th, 1950 Minister of National Defense established an Organization and Preparation Group (GOP) in order to create the Aeronautical Research Station (LSB).
1952
At the end of 1952, a full-time LSB was set up, which was to be transformed into an institute in the face of increasing tasks.
1952
1954
On June 17th, 1953 Ministry of National Defence decided to establish the Air Force Research Institute, the main task of which was research and development support of products of aeronautical engineering.
1953
On June 17th, 1953 Ministry of National Defence decided to establish the Air Force Research Institute, the main task of which was research and development support of products of aeronautical engineering.
1953
1958
Air Force Institute of Technology
In 1958 the name of the Institute was changed into the
Air Force Institute of Technology and remains in force since then.