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Bloodhound boost for Cornish science and engineering skills
Aerohub @ Newquay Cornwall Airport will play host to The BLOODHOUND Project for the UK testing phase of their World Land Speed Record car.
After the successful test of Bloodhound's specially developed hybrid rocket at Aerohub in October 2012, the BLOODHOUND Project has chosen the venue to be the UK test location for the car over the next two years, the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership has announced.
Chris Pomfret, Chair of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership said: "Aerohub will create high value jobs for Cornwall, which aligns perfectly with Bloodhound's focus on encouraging the development of science and engineering skills.
"This pioneering project is pushing the boundaries in terms of technologies and reflects a key element of our Enterprise Zone and the wider business community of Cornwall. In the short -term Bloodhound will provide our EZ with some very high profile exposure which can only help build momentum."
BLOODHOUND SSC is a unique rocket and jet powered vehicle capable of achieving 1,000mph. The Project has been designed to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
"The UK testing phase will involve additional rocket development trials, static 'tie-down' tests of the car's EJ200 jet, shakedown runs up to speeds approaching 200mph and a full 'dress rehearsal' before the BLOODHOUND team flies to South Africa to start its first Land Speed Record campaign in late 2013." said BLOODHOUND Project Director Richard Nobel.
He continued; "The Project is well into the build phase with 197 of the UK's leading engineering companies in the manufacturing supply chain. We will continue to share every part of this engineering adventure with the 3,500 schools that have signed up to our Education Programme as we enter the exciting testing phase in Newquay."
As England's only aerospace focused Enterprise Zone, Aerohub already has a number of high profile clients within the 280-acre site, and has huge development potential. Bloodhound will provide Aerohub @ Newquay Cornwall Airport with extensive exposure as well as complementing the STEM skills development that is currently underway in the county.
The Aerohub site not only offers state of the art operational facilities but also provides the project with the benefits offered through its Enterprise Zone status.
Carolyn Rule, Cornwall Council Portfolio Holder for economy and regeneration said: "The rocket testing in October last year showcased the global draw that the Bloodhound Project has. Being associated with the project, will not only give the airport's operational capabilities extensive exposure, but also provide an excellent opportunity to be involved in skills development in the local community. We are thrilled to have the Bloodhound team back on site."
Aerohub @ Newquay Cornwall Airport is being led by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership and Cornwall Council, as the owners of the airport and surrounding land. They have co-commissioned Cornwall Development Company, the Council's arms length development company, to deliver the enterprise Zone project alongside Cornwall Airport Limited as the operator of the Airport.
Cornwall Development Company, in association with Bloodhound SCC, will be hosting a schools STEM event at Newquay Cornwall Airport on March 15.
Chris Pomfret, Chair of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership said: "Aerohub will create high value jobs for Cornwall, which aligns perfectly with Bloodhound's focus on encouraging the development of science and engineering skills.
"This pioneering project is pushing the boundaries in terms of technologies and reflects a key element of our Enterprise Zone and the wider business community of Cornwall. In the short -term Bloodhound will provide our EZ with some very high profile exposure which can only help build momentum."
BLOODHOUND SSC is a unique rocket and jet powered vehicle capable of achieving 1,000mph. The Project has been designed to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
"The UK testing phase will involve additional rocket development trials, static 'tie-down' tests of the car's EJ200 jet, shakedown runs up to speeds approaching 200mph and a full 'dress rehearsal' before the BLOODHOUND team flies to South Africa to start its first Land Speed Record campaign in late 2013." said BLOODHOUND Project Director Richard Nobel.
He continued; "The Project is well into the build phase with 197 of the UK's leading engineering companies in the manufacturing supply chain. We will continue to share every part of this engineering adventure with the 3,500 schools that have signed up to our Education Programme as we enter the exciting testing phase in Newquay."
As England's only aerospace focused Enterprise Zone, Aerohub already has a number of high profile clients within the 280-acre site, and has huge development potential. Bloodhound will provide Aerohub @ Newquay Cornwall Airport with extensive exposure as well as complementing the STEM skills development that is currently underway in the county.
The Aerohub site not only offers state of the art operational facilities but also provides the project with the benefits offered through its Enterprise Zone status.
Carolyn Rule, Cornwall Council Portfolio Holder for economy and regeneration said: "The rocket testing in October last year showcased the global draw that the Bloodhound Project has. Being associated with the project, will not only give the airport's operational capabilities extensive exposure, but also provide an excellent opportunity to be involved in skills development in the local community. We are thrilled to have the Bloodhound team back on site."
Aerohub @ Newquay Cornwall Airport is being led by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership and Cornwall Council, as the owners of the airport and surrounding land. They have co-commissioned Cornwall Development Company, the Council's arms length development company, to deliver the enterprise Zone project alongside Cornwall Airport Limited as the operator of the Airport.
Cornwall Development Company, in association with Bloodhound SCC, will be hosting a schools STEM event at Newquay Cornwall Airport on March 15.
