2025-2026 Bulletins

Aviation Institute – Institutional Framework for 2026

The general framework of the 2026 vision and the institutional perspective has been published by our Institute Director.

Hybrid Auxetic Designs: Superior Energy Absorption in Aerospace

The research project was deemed eligible for funding by the ITU Scientific Research Projects (BAP) Coordination Unit.

AIRMOB (IAM) Strengthens International Activities

ITU Aviation Institute is strengthening its international activities through the AIRMOB Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) project.

Collaboration with TUSAŞ in the ATAKAN Project

Collaboration with TUSAŞ began in the ATAKAN project initiated by the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB).

Hosting the AI4HyDrop–UCC Workshop

ITU Aviation Institute hosted the AI4HyDrop–UCC workshop on 6–7 November 2025.

The Defense Technologies Minor Program Has Launched

The Aviation Institute and the Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics launched the Defense Technologies Minor Program.

3D-Printed Hybrid Sensors for Aviation Applications

The research project was awarded support by the ITU Scientific Research Projects (BAP) Coordination Unit.

TSAA wins Bronze Award at the 2025 Stevie Awards

The Turkish Sustainable Aviation Platform (TSAA) was awarded the Bronze Stevie Award at the 2025 Stevie Awards.

ITU Academic Performance Awards

Faculty members and research assistants working within the Aviation Institute received significant awards in different categories.

Publication in the AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics: Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance with Safety-Critical Control Applications

Automatic ground collision avoidance system research published in AIAA JGCD.

Radar Evasive Maneuver Generation for Non-Stealth Aircraft

The research about radar evasion maneuvers for non-stealth aircraft has been published in the journal Aerospace (MDPI).

High-Performance Polymer Blends for 3D Printing Applications in Aviation

The research, which significantly improved performance for 3D printing, was published in Materials Today Communications.

Publication in Applied Materials Today: Carbon Nanotube-Based Textile Respiratory Sensors

Carbon nanotube-based textile respiratory sensors were published in Applied Materials Today. This metal-free, sustainable, and low-cost approach enables continuous and comfortable patient monitoring.