• The partnership will allow Sydney University and Airbus to collaborate in a number of areas.
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An agreement between the University of Sydney and aeronautical manufacturer Airbus will connect some of the world’s leading aeronautical experts with Australia’s future engineers.

The University’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies has joined the Airbus Global University Partner Program.

The partnership will allow the University and Airbus to collaborate in a number of areas: funding students to participate in innovation programs at Airbus facilities around the world; giving aerospace, mechanical and mechatronics engineering students access to Airbus’ campus team; and allowing students to partake in global exchanges.

A total of 22 universities in 12 different countries currently participate in the initiative.

In a statement, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Dean Professor Willy Zwaenepoel said the new partnership will complement what students learn on campus.

“This program will give students the best available insights into the opportunities available in the aviation and aerospace industries,” Zwaenepoel said. 

“It’s a two-way street. The University’s mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing engineering program is the highest-ranked in Australia. We’re confident Airbus will benefit from having access to talented students who are learning about the latest research in areas ranging from aerospace structures to flight guidance, navigation and control.”

“It is great to see the University of Sydney included in this international collaboration effort from Airbus,” Mr Mal Benfer, Vice-President Airbus Australia Pacific, added.

A local signing ceremony in Sydney will be followed by a formal signing in November at the Zhuhai Air Show in China.

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