The new business relationships are with Aciturri Aeronáutica (Spain, composite aerostructures); Akaer Engenharia (Brazil, aerostructures and integrated systems); Astronautics Corporation of America (US, avionics equipment developer and manufacturer); Element Materials Technology (UK, digital and design engineering); and Ingenium Technologies (US, engineering services).
Radia said the new alliances reinforce its growing global network and represent a critical step forward in scaling development of its transformational logistics platform, bringing deep technical expertise in key aircraft systems.
WindRunner is designed for applications in energy, defence, aerospace and disaster response. Its capacity includes a 7,700 m3 cargo bay and a 72.6 metric tonnes payload capacity. It is being designed to land on unpaved runways as short as 1,800 metres and will require no specialised ground infrastructure.
As reported, WindRunner’s credentials were recently bolstered by a new R&D agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Radia Founder and CEO Mark Lundstrom said: “WindRunner is more than an aircraft; it’s a global response to one of the most pressing logistics problems of our time. These new partners bring not only deep aerospace expertise but also a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability and transatlantic collaboration.
“Together, we are building the logistical backbone for next-generation energy, defence and aerospace applications.”
The latest partner companies announced join Radia’s fast-expanding global supplier base, which already includes Leonardo, MAGROUP, Magnaghi Aerospace, Aernnova and AFuzion.