Other updates
All 27 published updates of this kind, newest publication date first; updates without a stated date come last. Page 1 of 3.
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NZ an emerging strategic launch hub for European space industry
Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre and SpaceDreamS confirmed that the site is technically and operationally suitable for vertical launch. The parties are continuing discussions with government agencies and stakeholders regarding the development of the facility.
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NZAero and NMIT Launch Aviation Engineering Training Initiative to Address Skills Shortage
NZAero and NMIT are establishing a new aviation engineering training initiative in Hamilton to address a shortage of aircraft engineers. The programme is expected to contribute to the training of up to 230 aviation engineering students annually across New Zealand.
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Astral Materials Secures Microgravity Campaign with Dawn Aerospace to Advance Next-Generation Materials and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Astral Materials has selected Dawn Aerospace's Aurora spaceplane to test its microgravity furnace hardware for next-generation materials manufacturing. The agreement includes an initial campaign of up to 100 microgravity flight missions over two years at the Oklahoma Infinity One Spaceport.
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Tāwhaki and UC partnership opens pathways for rangatahi in aerospace, science and whenua
Tāwhaki and the University of Canterbury signed a partnership agreement to expand opportunities for rangatahi in aerospace and science. The agreement formalises a relationship that has developed since Tāwhaki was established in 2021.
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Strengthening NZAero’s Design and Certification Capability
NZAero has appointed Richard Andrews as Chief Designer to enhance its design and certification capabilities. This appointment aims to strengthen the depth of knowledge supporting the aircraft they design and support.
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New Tornos Swiss DT 26 HP Now on the Shop Floor
United Machinists reports that a new Tornos Swiss DT 26 HP lathe is currently being set up on their shop floor. The article states that parts which previously took 8 minutes to finish are now completed in 2 minutes on the new machine.
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Dawn Aerospace Closes US$25 Million Series B to Accelerate Global Expansion of Reusable Space Transportation
Dawn Aerospace announced the close of its Series B funding round, raising $25 million at a $195 million post-money valuation. The round was led by US-based VC, Balerion Space Ventures.
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Success At The Grand Business South Awards 2025
United Machinists won the Excellence in Manufacturing Award and the Supreme Winner at the Grand Business South Awards 2025.
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Dawn Aerospace and Cosmoserve Space sign Strategic MoU to advance In-Space Refueling
Dawn Aerospace and Cosmoserve Space signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on in-space servicing through refuelling and debris removal technologies. The agreement expresses intent to explore future collaboration on integrating Dawn's refuellable propulsion systems with Cosmoserve's debris capture missions.
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Anodising plant a strategic move for United Machinists
United Machinists has added an in-house anodising service at its Dunedin plant to improve quality control and reduce lead times.