Latest Engineering Industry Breakthroughs

WindRunner – Radia’s Colossal Cargo Plane Wants to Reshape Wind Energy Logistics

Aviation startup Radia is developing the WindRunner—the world's largest cargo plane. The plane is designed to transport Radia's massive wind turbine components. This groundbreaking aircraft aims to overcome the logistical barriers that have hindered the deployment of next-generation turbines in optimal onshore locations. The Challenge of Transporting Giant...

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Third Time’s the Charm? SpaceX Starship Poised for High-Stakes Launch Today

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SpaceX's Starship program has been making significant strides in developing a fully reusable, super-heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. As the company prepares for the third high-altitude test flight of the Starship prototype, dubbed Flight 3, anticipation...

Preserving an Engineering Icon: Clifton Suspension Bridge to undergo Major Refurbishment

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The Grade I listed Clifton Suspension Bridge, the iconic bridge that spans the River Avon in Bristol, is set to embark on a significant two-year refurbishment project starting April 2024. The multi-million-pound endeavour aims to protect the bridge's historic wrought iron chains and update its lighting system, ensuring...

HS2 Unveils Britain’s Largest Green Bridge: A 99m-Wide Wildlife Crossing Near Brackley

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HS2, the UK's high-speed rail project, has revealed designs for the largest green bridge in the country—a 99-meter-wide wildlife crossing near Brackley. The structure will span the width of the railway, creating a natural corridor for local fauna and enhancing regional biodiversity. CGI showing the Turweston green bridge...

Airbus reaffirms its pledge to open Britain’s first new helicopter factory

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Airbus has reiterated its promise to establish the first new helicopter production facility in Britain in decades. The company's commitment is contingent upon winning a £1.1 billion contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to build a new generation of helicopters, replacing the country's ageing fleet of...

UK Civil Aviation Authority Selects Pilot Hydrogen Fuel Projects to Prepare Industry for Net Zero Emissions

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The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the first three companies selected to participate in its Hydrogen Challenge Sandbox to spur innovation of hydrogen propulsion for net zero aviation emissions. The regulator will work closely with the project teams to increase readiness for introducing hydrogen fuel and...

Breakthrough for HS2’s Longest Rail Tunnel Under UK’s Chiltern Hills

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HS2's first Tunnel boring machine (TBM) named "Florence" has broken through the chalk geology of the Chilterns Hills in Buckinghamshire, UK, completing a 10-mile drive and excavating the longest Tunnel on the high-speed rail project. The breakthrough took place on February 27th, 2024, and marks a significant milestone...