Articles tagged with Dawn Aerospace

Prime Minister’s Space Prizes 2025: Dawn Aerospace CEO & Student Honored

1 month ago | 171 views

Stefan Powell, co-founder and CEO of Dawn Aerospace, and Southland student Sophie Ineson are the 2025 recipients of the Prime Minister’s Space Prizes, recognized for their innovation and contributions to New Zealand’s growing space industry. The space sector has seen significant growth, with revenue increasing 53% to $2.68 billion and supporting 17,000 skilled jobs, highlighting its economic importance and potential. Both winners will receive financial awards to support their work and education, underscoring New Zealand’s commitment to fostering talent and leadership in the global space industry.

Tags: Stefan Powell Sophie Ineson Dawn Aerospace Prime Minister’s Space Prizes Christopher Luxon Megan Whelan Collins New Zealand space industry space exploration advanced aviation sector space sector growth

Government Boosts Tāwhaki Joint Venture to Drive Growth in Space and Aviation Sectors

5 months ago | 1355 views

Tāwhaki Joint Venture received a $5.85 million boost to support the growth of New Zealand's space and advanced aviation sectors. The Government aims to create a world-class regulatory environment for advanced aviation by the end of the year. The funding will help Tāwhaki scale up operations, attract new customers, and strengthen New Zealand's position in the global advanced aviation sector.

Tags: Tāwhaki Joint Venture Government Space Minister Judith Collins space advanced aviation Kea Aerospace Syos Dawn Aerospace Rūnanga