Experience the best of Sydney’s aerospace and engineering innovation through the ICAS 2026 Technical Tours.
These exclusive site visits offer delegates behind‑the‑scenes access to world‑class research facilities, advanced manufacturing hubs, and aviation operations across Australia’s leading aerospace city. Designed to inspire and connect, the tours bring cutting‑edge science to life while showcasing Sydney’s pivotal role in shaping the future of aeronautics.
UNSW Acoustic Research Facility
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: TBC | Travel time: 30 minutes
- Cost: AUD $50.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Discover the forefront of engineering innovation at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at UNSW Sydney. This exclusive industrial site visit offers a look at cutting-edge aerospace research facilities including the largest aeroacoustic wind tunnel facility in Australia, a large aerodynamic wind tunnel, the, Archer supersonic wind tunnel and advanced flow and noise measurement systems.
University of Sydney – Australian Centre for Field Robotics
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: TBC | Travel time: 20 minutes
- Cost: AUD $50.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Join us for an exclusive industrial site visit to the University of Sydney’s Australian Centre for Robotics, a world-leading hub for innovation in field robotics and intelligent systems. Discover cutting-edge research, witness live demonstrations, and engage with experts shaping the future of autonomous technologies across industries. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into real-world applications of robotics in agriculture, mining, transport, and more.
Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: TBC | Travel time: 60 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Join us for a tour of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF). This visit will showcase how the AMRF supports Australian and global industry to derisk innovation and scale advanced manufacturing through its unique combination of worldclass equipment, expert engineers, and cuttingedge technologies. Attendees will receive an overview of the AMRF’s capabilities, including precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced composites, factory digitisation, and metrology. This is followed by a guided tour of the manufacturing hall with upclose access to advanced technologies such as DMG MORI multiaxis machining centres and largeformat 3D printers such as the CMS Kreator, highlighting the facility’s role in accelerating aerospace research, development, and commercialisation.
Airservices Australia – Digital Tower & WSI Airport (Aviation Operations)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: 0830 from ICC | Travel time: 60 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Join us on a tour of the Airservices Australia ATM Digital Aerodrome Service (DAS) and the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). The digital tower can monitor the airport and immediate airspace, beaming real-time vision to a centralised control room. Airservices Australia DAS centre at Eastern Creek, enables new air traffic management (ATM) tools and features such as object tracking, night vision and image enhancement – allowing air traffic controllers to see beyond the limitations of the human eye. Infrared cameras enable controllers to see more at night and during periods of low visibility. You will have exclusive access to the DAS control room and a tour of this exciting new facility and WSI airport.
Qantas (Airline Support)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Pick-up time: TBC | Travel time: 30 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 12
Take off on a behind-the-scenes tour of Qantas at Mascot, where aviation meets innovation. This exclusive industrial site visit offers a rare opportunity to explore Qantas’ engineering and operations facilities, learn about aircraft maintenance and fleet management, and hear from industry professionals driving Australia’s aviation excellence. Ideal for students, professionals, and enthusiasts eager to connect with one of the world’s leading airlines.
UNSW Acoustic Research Facility
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: TBC | Travel time: 30 minutes
- Cost: AUD $50.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Discover the forefront of engineering innovation at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at UNSW Sydney. This exclusive industrial site visit offers a look at cutting-edge aerospace research facilities including the largest aeroacoustic wind tunnel facility in Australia, a large aerodynamic wind tunnel, the, Archer supersonic wind tunnel and advanced flow and noise measurement systems.
University of Sydney – Australian Centre for Field Robotics
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: TBC | Travel time: 20 minutes
- Cost: AUD $50.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Join us for an exclusive industrial site visit to the University of Sydney’s Australian Centre for Robotics, a world-leading hub for innovation in field robotics and intelligent systems. Discover cutting-edge research, witness live demonstrations, and engage with experts shaping the future of autonomous technologies across industries. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into real-world applications of robotics in agriculture, mining, transport, and more.
Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: TBC | Travel time: 60 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Join us for a tour of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF). This visit will showcase how the AMRF supports Australian and global industry to derisk innovation and scale advanced manufacturing through its unique combination of worldclass equipment, expert engineers, and cuttingedge technologies. Attendees will receive an overview of the AMRF’s capabilities, including precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced composites, factory digitisation, and metrology. This is followed by a guided tour of the manufacturing hall with upclose access to advanced technologies such as DMG MORI multiaxis machining centres and largeformat 3D printers such as the CMS Kreator, highlighting the facility’s role in accelerating aerospace research, development, and commercialisation.
Airservices Australia – Digital Tower & WSI Airport (Aviation Operations)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Time: 0830 from ICC | Travel time: 60 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 60
Join us on a tour of the Airservices Australia ATM Digital Aerodrome Service (DAS) and the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). The digital tower can monitor the airport and immediate airspace, beaming real-time vision to a centralised control room. Airservices Australia DAS centre at Eastern Creek, enables new air traffic management (ATM) tools and features such as object tracking, night vision and image enhancement – allowing air traffic controllers to see beyond the limitations of the human eye. Infrared cameras enable controllers to see more at night and during periods of low visibility. You will have exclusive access to the DAS control room and a tour of this exciting new facility and WSI airport.
Qantas (Airline Support)
- Date: Friday, 18 September
- Pick-up time: TBC | Travel time: 30 minutes
- Cost: AUD $75.00 pp
- Maximum capacity: 12
Take off on a behind-the-scenes tour of Qantas at Mascot, where aviation meets innovation. This exclusive industrial site visit offers a rare opportunity to explore Qantas’ engineering and operations facilities, learn about aircraft maintenance and fleet management, and hear from industry professionals driving Australia’s aviation excellence. Ideal for students, professionals, and enthusiasts eager to connect with one of the world’s leading airlines.