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The Net Institute was created in response to the global socio-economic changes, occurring during recent years. Globalization, international cooperation, a worldwide deficit of mechanical engineers and the growing role of industrial giants have all necessitated a change in the way research and development work in this area is managed.




Present-day aviation is an extensive and interdisciplinary field. It cannot be considered separately from its environmental, social, psychological and legal aspects. A single institution is simply not capable of embracing all issues related to broadly defined aviation.

In order to realize its mission, the Net Institute must skillfully combine the capabilities of all research and development units, post secondary schools and companies so that while engaging in joint projects they are still able to achieve their own missions. Such co-operation is ensured by a network structure.

The mission of the Net Institute will be implemented by building network structures and using them for work under R&D projects that both further the entire aviation industry and are consistent with national economic policy. These programmes ensure the influx of young engineering staff as well as provide a common working ground for dispersed specialized resources and capabilities, within local and international network structures.

Tasks of the Net Institute:

• initiating and implementing development programmes within the aviation industry,
• shaping engineering staff for modern technology industries,
• creating and developing of national thematic networks,
• initiating and maintaining cooperation between national networks and international structures,
• initiating and conducting research and scientific projects, within network structures,
• implementing projects related to national economic policy,
• providing education to meet the requirements of the aviation industry,
• investing in infrastructure and human resources,
• monitoring the condition and needs of human resources sector in the aviation industry,
• monitoring the research capabilities of laboratories,
• monitoring and forecasting economic changes within the aviation industry,
• promoting and advertising the aviation industry,
• forecasting developments within the aviation industry,
• developing knowledge management systems,
• organizing conferences and seminars,
• performing activities that shape the scope and quality of post secondary technical education,
• building the image of the Institute of Aviation as a active partner within the aviation industry worldwide.