On 9th December 2015, an ESA audit was carried out as well as a verification test of the vacuum thermal chamber for simulating the Mars and Moon environment. The chamber will now be used for the qualification tests of the miniature thermal switch for space applications. It is a project financed by ESA; the switch is developed by the AeroSEKUR company. Both the employees of our Institute and some students are involved in this project. (It is Bc. Jakub Mašek refilling the tank with liquid nitrogen in the pictures)
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ICAS ETF 2025
In September 2025, the Institute of Aerospace Engineering at FME BUT hosted the prestigious ICAS Emerging Technology Forum – ETF 2025, held under the motto “Shaping Aviation for Society.” The event attracted more than a hundred international experts from both academia and industry, who came to Brno to discuss the latest trends and challenges in […]
Chicken Wings succeeded!
Today, Chicken Wings BUT is actively preparing for its next competition, tackling a new set of engineering and logistical challenges. To succeed, the team is working tirelessly to refine aircraft designs, improve performance, and push the boundaries of student-driven innovation.
New Addition: Piper PA28-181 Archer III
The Institute of Aerospace Engineering has expanded its fleet with a new Piper aircraft. The university acquired it in response to the increasing interest in the Professional Pilot program.