Ukraine is one of few countries of the world where aviation and space engineering industries are highly developed has world class training facilities to train students for these areas.   Kharkiv Aviation Institute (KhAI) in the National Aerospace University leads among the Ukrainian educational institutions which turn out such specialists

The KhAI was founded in 1930. Its history is closely connected with the development of aircraft engineering and science.  Listed below are few of the achievements & activities of KhAI.

• First in Europe to develop a high-speed Airplane with a retractable landing gear.
• Professor M. Liulka is credited designed the many structures for Airplane Engines including the engine of the aircraft Sukhoi-27 (Used by the Indian Airforce)
• Designer General O.K. Antonov headed the Dept. of Airplane Structure in KhAI from 1978-1984. He is the man behind the Antonov series of Airplanes used all over the world.
• Professor I G Neman designed Aircraft power plants currently in use in many commercial Aircrafts.
• KhAI has active participation in the development of  “Alfa”, the International Space Station.
• KhAI is a member of International Association of Universities.
• KhAI jointly executes research & technology programs in association with many Universities & Companies in USA, Japan, Germany. France, Mexico & Chile.