World's largest aircraft engine ready for testing

Plus: 2,000-year-old Mayan civilization discovered in the north of Guatemala. Dec 29, 2022 [Blueprint]( Construction of the [Rolls-Royce UltraFan® technology demonstrator]( – the largest aircraft engine in the world – is now complete and ready for testing. The first test of the demonstrator is expected to take place early next year, and it will be operated using 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF.) The company says UltraFan features several revolutionary innovations that increase fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and improve sustainability. But before you watch that in action, cast your eyes over [this video]( which shows Volkner’s Performance S, the most expensive RV of 2022. Good morning. I’m Alice, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s get started. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers heard about the 17-year-old who’s motor design could change the face of electric vehicle manufacturing. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [Meet Volkner’s Performance S, the most expensive RV of 2022.]( [Meet Volkner’s Performance S, the most expensive RV of 2022.]( If you’ve got a spare $2.1 million floating about, why not? [Must Read]MUST READ [The world's largest aircraft engine is now ready for testing.]( [The world's largest aircraft engine is now ready for testing.]( Construction of the [Rolls-Royce UltraFan® technology demonstrator]( – the largest aircraft engine in the world – is complete and testing is now underway. The company said a significant program milestone was reached when the demonstrator engine was moved from the build workshop to Testbed 80 in Derby, U.K., where it was mounted in order to begin testing. The first test of the demonstrator is expected to take place early next year and will be operated using 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF.) UltraFan features several revolutionary innovations that increase fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and improve sustainability. Rolls-Royce says the technology could also be used to improve the efficiency and sustainability of present in-service engines. → The fan in the UltraFan demonstration is 140 inches (3.56 meters) in diameter, and it uses 25 percent less fuel than the first generation of Trent engines. It combines a brand-new engine design with a set of technologies that the company says will make air travel more sustainable for decades. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [Facebook]( [CULTURE]CULTURE [2,000-year-old Mayan civilization discovered in the north of Guatemala.]( A team of researchers from institutions across the U.S., alongside colleagues from France and Guatemala, have found a [massive 2,000-year-old Mayan civilization in northern Guatemala](. The group made the discovery by using LiDAR. LiDAR, which is not unlike radar, is a detection system based on laser light rather than radio waves. Researchers decided to use it because LiDAR can penetrate rainforests and reveal what lies underneath them. They were mapping Guatemala when they stumbled across the prehistoric civilization, which consists of more than 1,000 towns, the majority of which are connected by causeways. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [INNOVATION]INNOVATION [A novel antenna brings us closer to 6G wireless communications.]( A [new antenna system that leverages space-time coding]( technology to enhance security for 6G wireless communications. Research led by a scientist at CityU has resulted in what they describe as “an innovative, game-changing antenna.” It allows unprecedented control of the direction, frequency, and intensity of its signal beam emission. This means the antenna could be invaluable for 6G wireless communications applications, such as ISAC sensing and communication integration. 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