The most uplifting
aerospace cluster
in the world
A one-of-a-kind place where global aerospace, an airport and outstanding lifestyle come together to drive outstanding performance.
Strategically located within the Newcastle Airport Commercial Estate and adjacent to RAAF base Williamtown, Astra Aerolab is designed to create a unique environment for globally significant research and development; a hub for fostering industry growth and collaboration between the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Defence Primes, SMEs and other industries.
Set to transform the Hunter Region into a leader in aerospace and defence technology, this state-of-the-art precinct will initially activate approximately 76 hectares of land, supplying Williamtown’s forecast for defence and business growth over the next 10-15 years. The precinct will provide a domain for talent, expertise, and ideas; facilitating and nurturing innovation and technological advancements within the defence and aerospace industries.
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Construction for Defence Facility Breaks Ground at Newcastle Airport
Friday marked a significant step forward for defence and manufacturing capabilities in the Hunter Region with a sod-turning event to…
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Newcastle Airport Congratulates Lockheed Martin Australia on Significant ADF Contract Win
Newcastle Airport extends its warmest congratulations to Lockheed Martin Australia on yesterday’s announcement from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) designating…
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Another major milestone for Astra Aerolab as Newcastle Airport gets Development Application consent
Just a month after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese turned the first sod on Newcastle Airport’s $110 million terminal expansion, the…
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Final Countdown to AVALON 2023 – Australian International Airshow
Join us in Melbourne from 28 February – 5 March, 2023 for AVALON 2023, the largest Australian International Airshow and…
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Region set to benefit from $74 million Lockheed Martin Australia proposal
Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) has announced plans to invest $74 million into the establishment of a national integrated air and…
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Connect with us at LAND FORCES 2022
Join us in Brisbane from 4 – 6 October at LAND FORCES 2022, the region’s premier biennial International Land Defence…
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Leading Defence contractors set up base at Newcastle Airport
Two leading Defence industry SMEs have set up office in the Newcastle Airport aviation precinct, further bolstering Williamtown as the…
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Upcoming Event – Hunter Defence Conference 2022
As the world’s leading defence, innovation and aerospace precinct, we’re pleased to be exhibiting at the bigger and better Hunter…
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Collaborating for the future
This month we’re proud to be sponsoring Business Hunter’s inaugural Powering Business 2050 Summit, and second Hunter Nexus event. The…
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