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Saqqara Aerospace
Saqqara takes its name from the ancient burial ground in Egypt where a remarkable artifact—often referred to as the “Saqqara Bird”—was discovered. This small wooden model, dating back over two millennia, is believed by some researchers to represent one of humanity’s earliest explorations into aerodynamic design, and it has been hailed as a precursor to modern conventional aircraft. It symbolizes the innovative spirit and technical curiosity that echo through our mission today.
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CEO and Founder
Dr Abdulghani Mohamed is an internationally recognised aerospace leader, known for leading and delivering large-scale, multi-year programs within complex, multi-stakeholder environments for industry and government agencies.
He holds a senior academic appointment at RMIT University, providing access to advanced research capability, facilities, and talent, while leading founder-led execution of commercial programs. Dr Mohamed has a proven track record of translating frontier research into commercially viable outcomes. Dr Mohamed has led nationally significant, high-risk, capital-efficient programs and delivered minimum viable products from concept through field deployment.
He is recognised as a founder-operator who combines technical authority with disciplined execution, enabling reliable delivery and risk-managed decision-making across complex programs.
CTO and CoFounder
Dr Matthew Marino brings deep expertise in system architecture, uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) design, flight testing, simulation, and experimental validation, with a strong focus on building robust, scalable technologies suited to operationally demanding environments.
He holds a senior academic appointment, providing access to specialised testing infrastructure, experimental facilities, and advanced engineering capability critical to rigorous system validation. As a certified remote pilot, he has also provided technical and operational leadership for large-scale flight test programs, including uncrewed aircraft in the 150-kg class.
He is recognised for disciplined execution, strong engineering judgement, and the ability to lead delivery across complex technical interfaces.
Vision
Saqqara Aerospace’s vision is to become a trusted global leader in advanced aerospace technologies that enable safer, smarter, and more resilient operations in complex environments. The company is driven by the belief that future aerospace systems must operate reliably under uncertainty, turbulence, and operational constraint, where conventional solutions fall short. By combining deep technical expertise with disciplined execution, Saqqara Aerospace aims to deliver technologies that governments and industry can depend on for mission-critical applications, today and at scale in the future.