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.