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"Production of the WindRunner, the world's largest cargo plane, will be 70% European," assures Mark Lundstrom, head of Radia.

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Production of the WindRunner, the world's largest cargo plane, will be 70% European

The Colorado company that plans to build the largest-ever fixed-wing aircraft originally envisioned WindRunner as purpose-built for moving wind turbine blades on its own behalf, with no plans to sell the jet to cargo operators.

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Radia sees expanded use cases for gargantuan WindRunner freighter

US aerospace firm Radia has named five new international suppliers as it moves forward with development of its WindRunner aircraft, a next-generation cargo platform set to transform the movement of outsized freight.

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Radia expands WindRunner supply network

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Radia develops world-class onshore wind energy projects to deliver GigaWind: the largest and most powerful wind turbines available on the market.

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The WindRunner, developed by the American startup Radia, is designed as the ultimate solution for transporting the gigantic components of wind turbines. These blades can reach up to 100 meters in length, creating immense logistical challenges. Conventional ground transport requires special permits, limited routing, and avoiding overpasses or bridges.

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