The Brazilian company Akaer was chosen to participate in one of the most ambitious projects of world aviation: the development of the largest freighter plane ever designed in history. The contract was signed with Radia, the American energy sector company, and officially announced on Tuesday, during the Paris Air Show.
Akaer’s mission will be to lead the Windrunner’s pressurized cabin project, aircraft designed to carry unprecedented loads such as wind turbine blades over 100 meters long. The cabin should ensure environmental safety and control for both the crew and critical systems of the plane, even under extreme conditions.
“It is a source of pride to be part of this relevant project that will be a milestone for world aviation. Windrunner’s development is challenging and complex, and Akaer’s participation is the result of the recognition of the excellence and experience we have built over the years,” said CEO, CEO of Akaer.
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Colossal aircraft to accelerate the energy transition
108 meters long, 80 meters of wingspan and capacity to carry up to 80 tons, the windrunner is larger than any existing military freighter and exceeds the dimensions of a Boeing 747. The aircraft is being designed to operate on unpaid tracks of only 1,800 meters, allowing direct delivery in remote regions, without the need for sophisticated airport infrastructure.
In addition to military equipment, satellites and large vehicles, the project’s main objective is to facilitate the transport of giant wind blades used on new generation turbines. As a result, Radia aims to eliminate logistics barriers that currently restrict the growth of wind farm parks.
Radia CEO Mark Lundstrom, a MIT -graduated rocket scientist, founded the company in 2016 precisely for this purpose: to apply aerospace solutions to expand clean energy. The project has already raised hundreds of millions of dollars in investments and, according to Pitchbook, the radia is already valued at $ 1 billion.
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The idea of the company is to make Windrunner economically viable the construction of 90 meters higher than the current average, resulting in more powerful, efficient and larger turbines. According to radia estimates, the adoption of these large -scale turbines can reduce the cost of energy by up to 35% and increase generation stability by 20%.
