Jet engines, built by Formula 1 engineers.
We design, 3D print and test small jet engines for drones and other uncrewed aircraft. Our first engine, AIR300, is a 300 N‑class turbojet.
We cut our teeth in Formula 1 and aerospace. Now we build jet engines.
AIR300
300 N-class micro turbojetA small jet engine with a 3D-printed combustor, rapid start-up ignition and a configurable ECU.
The core of our knowledge
Everything we build starts with combustion. Our research is in 3D-printed combustion systems for small gas turbines, to make engines lighter, more efficient and simpler to build.
Simulate
Detailed simulation guides every design before anything is made.
Additive manufacturing lets us make parts that conventional methods can't.
Test
Every design is proven on our own test equipment before it goes any further.
The same team, on your project
We still take on engineering work for clients, from a single analysis to a full programme: design, simulation, composites, 3D printing and testing.
See what we do
Our facility in Bicester
Design office · Prototype workshop · CNC machining · Industrial additive manufacturing · Test capability
The team
Alex Adamou
Co-Founder · Director of R&DLeads research and development at Aira, from the AIR300 to client programmes, and has delivered many of our projects. Previously at Airbus, McLaren Automotive, Lotus F1, Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Mercedes F1.
John Corrigan
Co-Founder · Engineering DirectorResponsible for all design, manufacturing and test at Aira, with final sign-off on everything we make. Previously Formula 1 with Lotus, Renault and Alpine, and hypercars at Red Bull Technology and Gordon Murray Automotive.
Dr Adamos Adamou
Head of PropulsionLeads our 3D-printed micro-jet turbine development, from concept to tested hardware. PhD from the University of Bath in additively manufactured combustion chambers for micro gas turbines.
Dr Lazaros Aresti
Simulation EngineerSupports our engine simulation work with CFD, thermal and structural analysis.
Reeza Ansari
Design EngineerJoined Aira as an apprentice and now leads CAD design on our engines. Already instrumental on our Formula 1 wing work.
Tell us what you need to fly.
Tell us about your engine requirement or engineering project and one of our engineers will get back to you.