The aviation industry has recently witnessed significant changes and innovations. At the III Congress of Young Scientists, which took place in the Sirius Park of Science and Art, the rector of the Moscow Aviation Institute Mikhail Pogosyan shared his thoughts on the future of the aviation industry and the training of engineers for the aviation industry, the press service of the MAI reported.
One of the key trends determining the competitiveness of the aviation industry is mathematical modelling. Using modern methods and algorithms, engineers can predict and optimise various flight parameters such as energy consumption, aerodynamic characteristics and structural features. This enables the development of more efficient and safer aircraft.
An equally important aspect of aviation development is the introduction of composite materials. Such materials are highly strong and lightweight, which can reduce the weight of an aircraft and improve its performance. Modern composites, such as carbon plastic or aramid fibres, are becoming more and more popular in the aviation industry, which opens up new opportunities for creating more efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.
According to Mikhail Pogosyan, unmanned aviation will become an integral part of the future. He noted that the intermediate stage will be civilian aircraft with one crew member. However, to determine whether aircraft will be manned or unmanned, the level of perfection of onboard equipment and control systems is critical. Today, aeroplanes are real flying computers, where many tasks are solved by onboard systems, explained the MAI rector.
The development of technologies imposes new requirements to the personnel training system. Mikhail Pogosyan emphasised the importance of educational institutions determining the directions of technology development. The Moscow Aviation Institute is already implementing this strategy, where the emphasis is not on chasing after outgoing technologies, but on the introduction of new modelling methods, technological approaches and smart materials. This approach makes it possible to train specialists who will meet the technologies of the future.
The MAI rector also noted that the university is actively involved in the implementation of the “Popular Science Tourism” initiative. This allows students to gain practical experience and knowledge, and also shows them the wide range of opportunities that the scientific sphere offers.
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