Congratulations to Igor Kravchenko, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Zaporizhia Polytechnic University, on receiving the O. K. Antonov Prize for his work “Improving the characteristics of aircraft gas turbine engines for various purposes”!

The awards ceremony for outstanding scientists of Ukraine took place in Kyiv following the results of the 2025 competition. The awards are traditionally awarded for the results of fundamental and applied research that are of great importance for the development of science and technology. This year, among the laureates are representatives of the National Aerospace University “Khayarsk Aerospace University”, who received the O. K. Antonov Prize for work dedicated to improving the characteristics of aviation gas turbine engines.

We sincerely congratulate Igor Kravchenko, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Zaporizhia Polytechnic University, Professor of Khayarsk Aerospace University, General Designer, General Director of JSC “Ivchenko-Progress”, Corresponding Member of the NAS of Ukraine, on this award.

It is important for the university that its Supervisory Board is headed by a specialist of this level – with a deep understanding of the industry, experience in real production and a strategic vision of the future of aviation science. Your participation in the life of Khai is a real and tangible contribution to the preservation and development of scientific schools, support of engineering education and strengthening of the university’s ties with industry. It is thanks to this position that the traditions of the legendary KhAI engine building school and the world-famous Zaporizhzhia engine building school continue.

Thank you for your consistent support of the university and significant contribution to the development of Ukrainian aviation science. We wish you further professional results and new achievements!