🚀Ōtautahi, Christchurch spotlight! Former NASA astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper visited the visionary team at Kea Aerospace, the Southern Hemisphere's premier high-altitude flight company ✈️ On a quest to gather vital stratospheric insights, they aim to enhance life on

We aspire to launch a mission programme to soar over Antarctica for pioneering research, so it was an honour to host diplomatic and national guests for the Antarctic Season Opening of 2023. Thank you ChristchurchNZ and Gateway Antarctica!

Last week's flight crew with our new Laser Kiwi flag. We love the iconic flag design that encapsulates a cheeky sense of Kiwi humour! It's especially fitting since the Kea Atmos serves as an eye in the sky, providing an accurate picture of what's happening on the ground below 🌏

We're thrilled to be featured in NZTE's latest sustainable businesses video, alongside a diverse group of companies making outstanding contributions in the sustainability space! youtube.com/watch?v=r3HZ80…

We can't let the tyrannical overlord John Oliver Last Week Tonight interfere with our country's crucial Forest & Bird elections.  The Kea is obviously New Zealand's most majestic and intelligent bird, so we hope people will vote responsibly: birdoftheyear.org.nz/kea

Explore high-flying drones' impact on humanitarian and climate solutions in NZ's growing aerospace scene! Hear Kea Aerospace's CEO, Mark Rocket, at 19:20 on Newsroom's Digital Tomorrow podcast discussing Christchurch's role in driving positive change. newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/28/spa…

Meet some of the faces of Kea Aerospace's flight test team! Watch as our team tests the auto pilot's 'return to home' functionality as part of fully autonomous flight operations. youtube.com/watch?v=WvheMn…

For start-ups seeking invaluable resources, look no further than Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi's Tūranga! In 2019, we leveraged their amazing tools like the laser cutter and 3D printer to propel Kea Aerospace forward. Hear CTO Philipp Sueltrop's reflections on our journey. ChristchurchNZ

What is the potential for NZ to be at the forefront of global sustainable space & aerospace innovations & how do we get there? Join us Wed 27 March at 10am–11am NZDT for an online discussion: ‘How NZ Can Be A Global Leader in Sustainable Space & Aerospace’ events.humanitix.com/how-nz-can-be-…

Pioneering sustainable technology, Aotearoa NZ's aerospace sector is growing faster than ever. Meet four companies who are supercharging growth within the local aerospace industry with clean and sustainable innovations 🚀 Kea Aerospace | Dawn Aerospace | Zenno Astronautics | Tāwhaki

We successfully completed the maiden flight of our second Kea Atmos aircraft!🚀 It features our latest tech in solar cell management, advanced propulsion, improved batteries, enhanced autonomy & RF systems. This summer, we aim for the stratosphere. The sky is no longer the limit!

Join us for an exciting 'Show Your Working' event! Our Kea staff, Sam & Jeremy, will explore how math powers weather forecasting & flight simulation. Free at Tūranga, Thursday 8th Aug, 6:00-7:30PM. Dive into the math behind ecosystems & aviation! #MathInAction Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

Kea Aerospace soared at 'Show Your Working'! 🚀🧮 Sam & Jeremy from our team explored math in weather forecasting & flight simulation at Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi's Tūranga. Thanks to all who joined us in discovering how mathematics powers aerospace innovation and ensures safer flights!

🌟First BVLOS Flight Into Controlled Airspace! Last week, our R6 test aircraft reached nearly 8,000 feet, covering 58 km. Not only was it our first time entering the second zone of Special Use Airspace near Kaitorete but also transitioning into controlled airspace!

Can you spot the new hangar at Tāwhaki? The hangar has been constructed using timber from Aotearoa rather than steel or concrete to minimise its carbon footprint.  We're excited to roll out the Kea Atmos Mk1B from the new hangar soon and launch from the runway at Tāwhaki!

We love the Archibalds Audi yeet-tron - we mean e-tron, to launch our Kea Atmos Mk1. 📷 See how NZ ingenuity is reshaping the skies at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre next week! Haven't got tickets to the NZ Aerospace Summit yet? Don't miss out! aerospace.org.nz/register

The Kea Atmos reaches 6,000ft in our final low-altitude test! A successful 8km BVLOS flight completes our intensive testing campaign, paving the way for stratospheric operations. Thanks to Tāwhaki for their support! youtube.com/watch?v=vu3g1N…

ttgmice.com/2024/12/02/sho… "Christchurch is home to a rich community of innovators...and a city that celebrates big ideas." Delighted to share this recent TTGmice interview with CEO Mark Rocket on Christchurch's growing role in global aerospace events.

The Final Frontier for EU-NZ Collaboration 🌏🚀 Watch Mark Rocket from Kea Aerospace Aerospace New Zealand 🇪🇺🇳🇿🤝

First stratospheric flight at 56,000 feet! ✈️ Our team has reached the stratosphere, demonstrating solar-powered high-altitude flight capabilities. A massive thank you to the team and everyone who helped us reach this moment. The sky is not the limit! 🚀 youtu.be/zuSqrN5pOsY?si…