12-02-2026
Foto: João Lima | NOVA FCT
The NOVA University Lisbon has launched NOVA Aerospace, a pioneering project in Portugal aimed at creating a strategic hub for Aerospace Engineering, integrating education, research, industry, and infrastructure at Cascais Airfield, in Tires, through the concept of a University Airport.
The initiative includes the creation of a new Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (starting in September 2026), the strengthening of the existing Master’s program, and the development of a new NOVA FCT campus dedicated to teaching and research in this field. DEMI, together with DEEC, plays a central role in the design and implementation of the project, contributing its expertise in research and technological development.
During the event, partnerships were also established with companies in the aeronautical and aerospace sectors, promoting collaboration between academia and industry. The session also featured three oral presentations by DEMI members — Miguel Machado, Radu Godina, and Hugo Biscaia — who presented several of DEMI’s R&D projects in the field of Aerospace Engineering.
With NOVA Aerospace, NOVA strengthens its position as a leading institution in connecting academia, industry, and public policy, helping to establish Cascais as a national and international hub in the new aviation and space economy. This is a strategic project with enormous transformative potential for the region’s scientific and industrial ecosystem.
