Department of Aeronautical Systems

The Department of Air Navigation Systems of the National Aviation University “Kyiv Aviation Institute” (founded in 1986) is an educational and research division that trains specialists in air transport, air navigation systems, air traffic management, and unmanned systems. The department provides engineering education focused on navigation and airspace monitoring.

Education is provided at the bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels. Students study air traffic management, communication, navigation, and surveillance systems, as well as the development and operation of UAVs. Considerable attention is paid to the practical training of air traffic controllers and remote piloting of unmanned aerial systems.

The educational process is based on modern laboratories of satellite technologies, radio navigation, surveillance systems, and unmanned aerial systems. Students work with navigation equipment, UAV systems, and air traffic control simulators.

The department cooperates with companies in the field of unmanned systems, UkSATSE, and EUROCONTROL, providing opportunities for internships, practical training, and participation in joint projects. Students are involved in international programs, research activities, and technical competitions, while graduates work in aviation, air traffic management, UAV technologies, and airspace safety.

The department actively develops research in navigation, communication, and surveillance systems. International and state-funded projects are carried out, and the results are published in scientific journals and presented at conferences.