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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%.
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.
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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Top 10 Largest Airports in the World by Size
When it comes to the world’s busiest and largest airports, size matters—not just in terms of the area they cover, but also in the volume of passengers they handle and the number of flights they accommodate.
As air travel continues to grow, airports around the globe are expanding and upgrading to meet increasing demand.
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In 2024, several airports stand out for their impressive size and capacity. This article takes a closer look at these massive aviation hubs, highlighting their key features and what makes them the largest airports in the world today.
Country Airport Area (sq km) Saudi Arabia King Fahd International Airport 776 United States Denver International Airport 135 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur International Airport 100 Turkey Istanbul Airport 76 China Beijing Daxing International Airport 46 Egypt Cairo International Airport 36 Thailand Suvarnabhumi Airport 32 Spain Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport 30 Canada Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 28 Netherlands Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 27 Australia Brisbane International Airport 27 Germany Frankfurt Airport 23 India Rajiv Gandhi International Airport 22
King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia – Spanning a staggering 776 square kilometers, King Fahd International Airport is the largest airport in the world by area. Its vast expanse reflects its crucial role as a major hub in the Middle East.
Denver International Airport, United States – Covering 135 square kilometers, Denver International Airport ranks second in size. Known for its distinctive peaked roof and extensive facilities, it serves as a major gateway in North America.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia – With an area of 100 square kilometers, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a key international hub in Southeast Asia, offering extensive services and connectivity.
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Istanbul Airport, Turkey – Istanbul Airport covers 76 square kilometers. This relatively new airport has quickly become one of the largest and busiest, positioning itself as a central point for travel between Europe and Asia.
Beijing Daxing International Airport, China – Beijing Daxing International Airport, with 46 square kilometers, is one of the newest major airports, featuring an impressive design and extensive facilities to handle growing passenger traffic.
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