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Rolls-Royce to start UltraFan prototype tests this year

Rolls-Royce has announced the completion of the world’s largest aero-engine technology demonstration, UltraFan®, which will provide a portfolio of technologies to support sustainable air travel for decades to come.

During the Farnborough Airshow, Rolls-Royce announced their new engine Demonstrator Ultra fan, which might be the newest technology generation in aviation, benefiting airlines more in terms of capacity and efficiency.

The 140-inch-fan-diameter demonstrator engine is being finished at the RR plant in Derby, UK, before its inaugural flight later this year on 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel. When compared to the original generation Trent engine, it improves fuel efficiency by 25%.

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UltraFan provides a wide range of environmental solutions. In the near future, there may be opportunities to adapt innovations from the UltraFan development programme to current Trent engines, resulting in even greater fuel efficiency and emission reductions.

Longer future, UltraFan’s scalable technology from 25,000 to 100,000lb thrust has the ability to power new narrowbody and widebody aircraft in the 2030s.

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UltraFan provides a framework for the utilisation of a variety of energy options and power systems, including current jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuels, as well as future hybrid-electric and hydrogen potential.

Key engineering features of the engine include:

A new, proven, Advance3 core architecture, combined with our ALECSys lean burn combustion system, to deliver maximum fuel burn efficiency and low emissions
Carbon titanium fan blades and a composite casing
Advanced ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components that operate more effectively at high pressures and temperatures
A geared design that delivers efficient power for the high-thrust, high bypass ratio engines of the future. The power gearbox has run at 64MW, an aerospace record

When UltraFan is on test at Rolls-Royce’s new £90m Testbed 80 facility, data can be taken from more than 10,000 parameters, detecting the tiniest of vibrations at a rate of up to 200,000 samples per second.

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Toronto’s Abandoned Airport Set to Transform into a Futuristic City

In a bold and visionary move, an abandoned airport in Toronto, Canada, is set to undergo a dramatic transformation into a sprawling mega-city, thanks to an ambitious £12.3 billion ($22 billion CAD) redevelopment plan.

This groundbreaking project has recently been given the green light by local officials and promises to create a vibrant, thriving community over the next three decades. Spanning 370 acres of unused land, the development will see the creation of seven distinct neighborhoods, designed to accommodate up to 83,500 residents.

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What sets this project apart is its commitment to preserving the historical essence of the former airport. Developers have pledged to retain key elements of the site, including 11 aircraft hangars and half a mile of the original runway. These remnants of the past will be ingeniously repurposed, giving the new city a unique character that pays homage to the area’s rich history, particularly its role in aircraft manufacturing during World War II.

The heart of the first mixed-use district will feature the old hangars, which will serve as central hubs for community activities. These iconic structures will be surrounded by a mix of shops, restaurants, and even a library, all lining the preserved runway, now reimagined as a pedestrian walkway. This blend of the old and the new is expected to attract a diverse range of businesses and residents, creating a vibrant, interconnected community.

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The first phase of development is anticipated to generate 7,000 new jobs, providing local residents with opportunities to live and work within the same community. This district will include 2,850 housing units, primarily composed of mid-rise apartment buildings, catering to a variety of lifestyles and needs.

Northcrest Developments, the company behind this visionary project, believes that the unique nature of the development will appeal to businesses seeking distinctive and innovative workspaces that are currently unavailable in the market. According to company spokesperson Goring, “There’s an opportunity to attract companies that actually want to be here but can’t because they can’t find these types of locations.”

As the project progresses, it is expected to become a model for sustainable urban development, seamlessly blending history with modernity.