The representatives of “Textron” (USA) industrial conglomerate “Textron” and “Progresstech-Ukraine” company visited National technical university “Kyiv polytechnic institute” in September, 9.
“Textron” conglomerate is one of the biggest in the world industrial associations specializing in super powerful aviation construction and aerospace spheres. It includes world-wide companies such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Greenlee, E-Z-GO, Jacobsen, Kautex, Textron Systems etc.
“Progresstech-Ukraine” company is Ukrainian ‘Progresstech” group member, whose main direction is diversified activity in aviation construction field. Partnership between “Progresstech-Ukraine” company and KPI is being actively developed now.
Guests visited science and research library of university; walked around university Alley of glory where one can see busts of renowned scientists and designers, whose studying and further activities were associated with KPI; visited Center of culture and art of KPI and examined exposition of National polytechnic museum, paying special attention to exhibit items of Department of aviation and space science after I. I. Sikorskyi that is typical for the representatives of aviation industry.
«Textron» corporation and “Progresstech-Ukraine” company representatives have also visited common educational and research center of KPI and Progresstech-Ukraine” company, created on the basis of Mechanical and Engineering Institute (Center provides training of mechanical engineers for work in aviation industry and professional training and education for specialists working in aircraft engineering field), they have also examined historical room of Academic Board. During the meeting its participants exchanged their thoughts concerning the potential of possible collaboration.
Picture of Department of aviation and space science after I. I. Sikorskyi