Aviation
Why the future of jet engines is duct-free
From an open-fan design to carbon-fibre composite fan blades, this company is reimagining jet engines.
Could an Australian-made hydrogen-electric aircraft herald emissions-free air travel?
As industries such as energy, transport and manufacturing accelerate their decarbonisation efforts, aviation’s relative impact is set to rise sharply....
Why the first locally made rocket to launch in Australia represents a pivotal moment for the local space industry
Gilmour Space’s Eris rocket might have failed, but still made history. The company’s CEO explains what went right and what...
CSIRO-developed device installed on the International Space Station
Australia’s contribution to the global space industry has grown with a CSIRO developing a mapping device for the International Space...
Unpacking the numbers that make sustainable aviation fuel so challenging
Carbon emissions are soaring post-pandemic and aircraft fleets are set to expand. What role does sustainable aviation fuel play?
Creating an advanced stretcher system for aerial emergency services
Ensuring patients can be transferred to and from aerial emergency vehicles safely and at speed is a life-saving endeavour. Integrating...
Why decarbonising the aviation sector will be critical to the energy transition
The energy-to-weight ratio that makes for efficient air travel means aviation is one of the hardest-to-abate sectors.
