Near-space is beginning to establish itself as a new operational layer of the planet, with great potential for science, Earth observation, defense, and human exploration, offering greater capabilities than satellites at a fraction of the cost. However, activity in this region remains limited and difficult to sustain over time.

Achieving regular access to near-space will require new vehicles and systems, operational models for high-altitude operations, regulatory frameworks, and industrial capabilities capable of sustaining continuous activity in this complex environment.

At HALO Space, we are developing one of the most ambitious applications of this approach, which opens the door to many others: crewed flights to near-space in a pressurized capsule lifted by a stratospheric balloon, from which passengers will be able to gaze upon the curvature of the Earth and the thin blue line of the atmosphere—the well-known overview effect.

This workshop will explore how near-space can evolve from a field that is still largely experimental into a new domain of activity, as well as the role that the first pioneers must play in its development.

Objectives:

• To explain the concept of load-path-optimized fiber placement
• To demonstrate its advantages compared to conventional composite layups
• To present innovative, high-performance structural components
• To explore scalability aspects of the manufacturing approach
• To explore new potentials and opportunities within the aerospace composite industry

This workshop will explore what “integration at scale” means in practice for A&D flows, with a focus on three decision-driving themes: transparency (end-to-end visibility), sustainability (credible progress and reporting), and performance (reliability under pressure).

Attendees will gain a clear view of the new operating reality in the Spanish market and leave with a set of practical levers and questions to apply to their own supply chains— so they can move forward with greater clarity and decision making criteria.

Masking is a critical control point in aerospace chemical processing, yet variability, defects and rework remain common in real production environments. Even when using approved materials and defined procedures, performance often depends on how masking is applied and managed in practice.

This workshop focuses on masking as part of process control rather than a simple consumable. Based on real industrial experience, it explores how application methods, surface condition and interaction with chemical treatments affect results, and how improving process stability can reduce variability, minimize rework and ensure consistent, audit-ready performance in demanding aerospace environments.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Masking as a process control parameter
• Impact of application on process outcomes
• Root causes of variability and defects
• How to reduce rework and improve repeatability

Presented by Turco Española S.A

The rapid growth of aerospace activity and the increasing deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have introduced new challenges for security, airspace monitoring, and environmental noise management. Acoustic sensor technology provides a promising solution for detecting and classifying aerial sound sources such as UAVs, helicopters, aircraft, and other airborne threats, particularly in environments where traditional radar or optical systems may have limitations.

This presentation explores the required characteristics of acoustic sensor networks for identifying and tracking aerospace and UAV sound signatures in urban and defence related environments. Capturing reliable, high quality acoustic patterns produced by propellers, jet engines, and rotor systems, provides the best data for advanced signal processing and machine learning algorithms to distinguish UAVs from background noise sources such as traffic or construction.

In addition to noise source detection, the impact of aerospace and UAV operations on urban noise pollution is examined, highlighting how acoustic monitoring can support regulatory compliance, flight path optimization, and noise mitigation strategies.

The presentation will introduce Indian Aerospace, Defense and Space market and suggest roadmap for Spanish Aerospace companies to access this fast growing large market. Special focus and case studies will be drawn from Hyderabad Aerospace and Defence ecosystem in Telangana State which is the largest Aerospace and Defence cluster in India hosting over 1500 companies.  

The operating structures considered by leading global OEMs, regulatory environment for investments and technology partnerships and skilling initiatives will be touched upon.  

Telangana is the largest Aerospace, Defense and Space manufacturing cluster in India hosting mega factories of global OEMs such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, GE Aviation, Honeywell, Elbit, Pratt & Whitney, Safran, Collins Aerospace, Mitsubishi and Spanish Aerospace major ITP Aero. 

Telangana was awarded “Best State for Aerospace” by the Government of India five times in a row (2018, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026). Hyderabad was also ranked No #1 Aerospace City of the Future in Cost Effectiveness (FDI/Financial Times global rankings 2021.