Our perspective is that next generation aerospace technology is poised to advance significantly.

It seems important to keep in mind, however, that while some improvements may seem viable in the "lab", relative cost benefit and economical manufacturability with robust practicality are often generally, of paramount importance for commercialization.

Notably many of the potential improvements imply a much safer context overall than is achievable with current technology.

Preliminary estimates indicate travel via a next generation hybrid engine powered composite airframe from Canberra to London, may only take a few hours.

One of the main incentives for research, besides shorter travel time, is that long term air pollution might be much reduced, with innovative new engine technology.