Research and Development

The new SpaceShipTwo under construction by Virgin Galactic. Image courtesy of Virgin Galactic.

Virgin Galactic pushes ahead in wake of tragic crash

Minister for Industry and Science, Ian Macfarlane MP (left) with Prime Minister Tony Abbott (centre) - image courtesy of Ian Macfarlane

Manufacturing and minerals CRCs to receive $74m boost

The proposed new Metropolitan State University of Denver Aerospace and Engineering Sciences Building - image courtesy of MSU.

New program at MSU Denver looking to plug aerospace skills gap

Aeromobil 3.0 flying car crashes during test flight

The Blue Origin New Shepard being tested earlier this year - image courtesy of Blue Origin.

Blue Origin may build new $220m rocket factory in Florida

Aerion has opened its order book and set a price for its AS2 Supersonic Business Jet - image courtesy of Aerion.

Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet priced at $120m and available 2022

Professor Nick Green, director, High Temperature Research Centre.

New director for High Temperature Research Centre

GKN Aerospace engineers at work at the Filton engineering centre.

GKN Aerospace to develop titanium powder for additive manufacturing

The Vortex Bladeless wind tower could revolutionise wind power generation. Image courtesy of Vortex Bladeless

New bladeless wind turbine promises to disrupt industry

Last year’s winner, SME Cobalt Light Systems, won for the innovation behind an airport security liquid scanner.

Engineering pioneers in the running for MacRobert Award

The design of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet by Mitsubishi Aircraft

Mitsubishi heading for the skies with new passenger jets