On December 10, 2024, a representative from RAI, Vladimir Reiskarts, the Director of Engineering Programs, participated in the international seminar "Drone Services in Urban Environments," organized by a project funded by the EU's Interreg Baltic Sea Region program. The seminar, held in Tartu, Estonia, focused on the modern development trends of drone technologies and governance concepts. During the seminar, there was a meeting with the Vice Rector of the Estonian Aviation Academy, where both sides discussed future opportunities for bilateral cooperation in science, professional education and training, as well as participation in projects. The seminar also included an exchange of experiences with academic staff regarding the practical implementation of the study process.

On December 12, secondary school students were awarded RAI certificates for completing the "Up-to-date Profession" course.
The course provided an excellent opportunity to expand their horizons, to gain knowledge that can help them choose their next profession and will contribute to studying at a higher education institution.
Congratulations to the course participants on the successful completion of the course and see you at the admission committee.

The next "Up-to-date profession" course is planned for March 2025; follow our news on the website and social networks.

Dear Nik, your persistence and dedication have been rewarded! This is a great achievement that opens up new opportunities and challenges in a flying career. We wish you many more great achievements in the future!

We are glad that your dreams are coming true together with RAI & Pelican Flight Training!

On International Civil Aviation Day, we would like to celebrate the important work of all aviation professionals!

Your contribution to the civil aviation industry is invaluable, and we highly appreciate your professionalism, hard work and dedication to keeping the world's skies safe and accessible for all.

Thank you for helping to connect the world and inspire future generations!

On November 29, an event for freshmen took place at the Riga Aeronautical Institute - Initiation into students. This was a great opportunity for all new students to get acquainted with the traditions of the university, as well as to get to know each other. The event was held in an easy-going atmosphere of healthy competition. So, we congratulate our first-year students with the honorary title RAI STUDENT!!!
We would like to thank the members of the student self-government for their active participation in the event ...

In the period from 14.11.2024 to 16.11.2024 RAI representatives in the person of Vicepresident M. Romele and Development director I. Arandas took part in an international meeting dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Kazaeronavigatsia professional training center. The parties discussed the further development of bilateral cooperation in the field of education and training of professional personnel. Both parties stated that the quality in the field of aviation and flight safety is the top priority. Also, on the 15th of November, RAI representatives conducted talks with the representatives of the Civil Aviation Academy of Kazakhstan. The parties discussed the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of education and training of aviation specialists. An agreement was signed on the exchange of experience, knowledge and resources between the two parties.

On November 22, 2024, the Riga Aeronautical Institute (RAI) participated in the scientific-practical conference titled "Digital Transformation: New Opportunities and Modern Trends in Business Management", organized by The International School of Finance, Technology, and Science (ISFT) from Uzbekistan. RAI's Vice-Rector for Studies, Dr. Oec. K. Savenkov, presented a scientific article "Digital Transformation of Industry Innovation Utilization in the Study Process at the Institute for Attracting New Students". The paper was co-authored with RAI's Director of the Department of Engineering, Dr. sc. comp. V. Reiskarts, and Deputy Director of the Business and Management Research Center at ISFT, Mg. Oec. Gavhars Isamutdinova.
This unique opportunity made it possible to strengthen partnerships within the framework of the cooperation agreement, and also provided an interesting exchange of experience and knowledge in the field of digital transformation, where new opportunities and modern trends in business management were discussed.

Congratulations on the Day of Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia!

Latvia begins with each of us! It starts with our confidence and courage, our knowledge and skills.

May November 18 unite our hearts, thoughts, words and deeds for the benefit of Latvia!

Congratulations to our student, Iliyas Dauletbayev on completing his Comerial Pilot’s License in Pelican Flight Training School, Florida!

We wish professional growth and new victories!