Lincoln College Group’s Air and Space Institute welcomes first students to Newark campus on Great North Road ahead of official opening this summer
The first students have been allowed into the new Air and Space Institute in Newark ahead of it’s official opening this summer.
The £15.4m state of the art building, just off the Cattlemarket roundabout in Newark, has welcomed its first cohort of existing students which have until now been learning at Newark College.
The Air and Space Institute offers a range of specialised pathways into the air and space sectors, from aspiring pilots and engineers in the civil, military and defense sectors, through to pathways in travel, cabin crew, and beyond.
This September the building will officially open its doors to the first batch of new students, who will start their journeys at the site where they can make use of cutting edge technology to support their learning such as an real Airbus A320 for hands-on training, or the latest flight simulators.
Ross Tarnowski, Assistant Principal at the Lincoln College Group, said, “At the Air and Space Institute, we've opened more than just doors; we've opened pathways to the future.
“With our state-of-the-art facility, Air and Space Institute is poised to enrich not only the region but the entire aerospace industry.
“From aviation to software engineering, from dreams to reality — we are proud to stand as a beacon of opportunity, empowering students with unparalleled resources, including various Alsim flight simulators, Pennant hydraulic systems trainers, robotic arms and the momentous Airbus A320.
“We encourage students to seize the boundless opportunities to carve their path toward impactful careers.
“We eagerly anticipate the remarkable journeys our students will embark on and await the future partnership successes that the Air and Space Institute will undoubtedly bring.”
Matthew Spoors, portfolio holder for sustainable economic development at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “This is a huge day not just for Newark but the whole district.
“We now have an amazing world-class training centre right in the heart of our community which will be giving local students opportunities to pursue successful and inspiring careers like they’ve never had before.
“This goes beyond just education but creates excitement and opens a whole world of opportunities for the local community.
“It will provide employment prospects and boost our local economy and will be home to over 200 students each year.
“It will directly create almost 40 new jobs for the area and importantly will create many more over the coming generations to those wanting to embark on careers and pathways into better skilled, well-paid jobs in the civil and military aviation industries.”
Adrian Grocock, managing director at G F Tomlinson, said: “It’s been an honour to turn Lincoln College Group’s vision into a reality, providing a world-class training facility for young people going into the aerospace industry.
“We worked closely with the client using the latest technology and specialist advice to ensure the seamless construction of the new campus building and the installation of the large commercial aircraft for educational purposes — consulting with third party experts to manage the transportation and stabilisation of the aircraft to its final fixed position.”
Further details about the official public opening will be announced soon, but in the meantime those interest in potentially studying at the Air and Space Institute can sign up for an open day.
