Register here – https://crowdcatcher.com/e/hunternet-general-members-meeting–hosted-by-newcastle-airport-tickets-Hg6vISWauc
HunterNet invites its valued members to an engaging and collaborative General Members Meeting (GMM) proudly hosted by Newcastle Airport.
Astra Aerolab exists to enable the defence industry in the Hunter. Located at Newcastle Airport and adjacent to RAAF Base Williamtown, it offers unmatched access to airside operations, global transport links, and real-time defence collaboration. Master-planned to support education, research, development and advanced manufacturing with a strong focus on defence industry and aerospace supply chains, the precinct delivers secure facilities with connections to the terminal precinct and base operations.
By being next to Newcastle Airport and RAAF Base Williamtown, Astra Aerolab connects the Hunter’s defence industry to the world. It’s emerging as a hub for global defence primes and ambitious SMEs, with major operators like Kongsberg Defence Australia, Lockheed Martin Australia, Boeing Defence Australia, Martin-Baker Australia, and BAE Systems Australia already established or building in the Williamtown precinct.
Newcastle Airport already connects 1.3 million passengers annually via 250+ weekly flights to Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast and international services to Bali and Singapore, providing the transport infrastructure the sector needs. With fast road access to Sydney’s logistics corridors and backing from all levels of government, the region’s coastal lifestyle with beaches, vineyards and national parks positions the precinct to attract and retain the talent this sector needs.
Event Details
Date:18 August 2026
Location:Â Newcastle Airport – Williamtown Drive, Williamtown NSW.
Newcastle Airport Departures Terminal –Â Upon arrival at Newcastle Airport, please proceed past the check-in desks and through security screening. Continue through the terminal, passing the bar, and you will find the event space on your left.
Parking: Short Stay Car Park or Long Stay Car Park will be available – parking map as per below (complimentary exit tickets will be provided)
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Requirements – Please allow plenty of time to go through Airport Security and remember that the airport will be functioning as per normal during the event. Upon arrival, please proceed to the registration desk to register your attendance, collect your name tag, and validate your parking ticket.
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PLEASE NOTE – NO PHOTOS ARE TO BE TAKEN OF DEFENCE BUILDINGS,PLANES OR PROPERTY. NETWORKING PHOTOS INSIDE EVENT SPACE ONLY.
AgendaÂ
4:00pm: Registrations openÂ
4:30pm: Introduction and Site Tour
5:00pm: Networking & refreshments
5:40pm: Newcastle Airport presentationÂ
6:00pm: HunterNet updates
7:00pm: Event Close
Please note this is a HunterNet member-only event. For more information on how your business can harness the Power of Many, please contact [email protected]
