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Rolls-Royce Completes $1 Billion Upgrade of Indiana Engine Campus

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 30, 2026 4:39 pm

Rolls-Royce has completed a $1 billion upgrade of its Indiana manufacturing and testing facilities. The investment modernized the Indianapolis campus and added new engine testing capabilities. The site supports engines for aircraft including the B-52, C-130J, V-22 Osprey, and MQ-25, while helping strengthen U.S. defense manufacturing and skilled jobs in Indiana.

China Sets New World Record With Tian’e Longtan Bridge’s Colossal 600M Concrete Arch Spans

Ritambhara K August 29, 2026 6:49 pm

China has set a new world record in concrete arch bridge construction with the Tian’e Longtan Bridge in Guangxi, southern

China Puts World’s Largest-diameter Underwater Tunnel Beneath Yellow River into Operation

Ritambhara K August 29, 2026 6:21 pm

China has completed and opened the world’s largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel in Jinan, Shandong Province, according to Xinhua News Agency.

Germany’s DLR Develops Modular Pods for Rail and Road Travel

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 8, 2026 2:34 pm

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Siemens Mobility have developed Pods4Rail, a modular transport concept that lets passenger and cargo pods move between rail, road, and cable cars. The system aims to make travel and freight transport smoother while using energy-efficient rail for most of the journey. The project is now moving toward larger-scale testing.

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Lectric eBikes Crosses $1B Sales, 750K E-Bikes

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 5, 2026 6:15 pm

Lectric eBikes has reached $1 billion in online sales and sold its 750,000th electric bicycle. The US company, founded by Levi Conlow and Robby Deziel, grew by focusing on affordable e-bikes and direct online sales. The milestone reflects the rapid growth of the electric bicycle market and Lectric’s position as one of its leading brands.

China's TP200 Drone Completes Maiden Flight, Can Fly 24 Hours, 3,000 km

China’s TP200 Drone Takes Flight With 3,000 km Range, 24-Hour Endurance for Civil Missions

Sanjukta Praharaj July 29, 2026 4:03 pm

China’s first multi-functional long-endurance uncrewed aircraft, the TP200, has completed its maiden flight in Yantai, Shandong Province. The test flight

United and Delta Ban Humanoid Robots on Flights as Airlines Tighten Travel Rules

United and Delta Ban Humanoid Robots From Flights: Here’s What Happened

Sanjukta Praharaj July 29, 2026 3:49 pm

United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have announced new policies that prohibit passengers from carrying humanoid robots on their aircraft.

Hydrogen Train Set to Link Gunsan and Saemangeum in South Korea's Clean Rail Push by 2033

Hyundai’s Hydrogen Train Plan Signals a New Era for South Korea’s Saemangeum Transport Network

Sanjukta Praharaj July 28, 2026 2:24 pm

South Korea and Hyundai Motor Group are planning to introduce a hydrogen train for the future railway connecting Gunsan with

RTX's Collins Aerospace Completes Major Hybrid-Electric Aviation Test Phase

Collins Aerospace Advances Hybrid-Electric Aviation With SWITCH Testing at The Grid

Sanjukta Praharaj July 27, 2026 7:27 pm

RTX has completed a major phase of hybrid-electric aviation testing through its Collins Aerospace business. The testing was carried out

GE Aerospace and Magellan sign MOU to establish F414 engine maintenance

GE Aerospace, Magellan Partner on F414 Engine Support Plan for Canada’s Future Gripen Fleet

Sanjukta Praharaj July 27, 2026 7:14 pm

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities

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Rolls-Royce Completes $1 Billion Upgrade of Indiana Engine Campus

China Sets New World Record With Tian’e Longtan Bridge’s Colossal 600M Concrete Arch Spans

China Puts World’s Largest-diameter Underwater Tunnel Beneath Yellow River into Operation

Germany’s DLR Develops Modular Pods for Rail and Road Travel

Lectric eBikes Crosses $1B Sales, 750K E-Bikes

China’s TP200 Drone Takes Flight With 3,000 km Range, 24-Hour Endurance for Civil Missions

United and Delta Ban Humanoid Robots From Flights: Here’s What Happened

Hyundai’s Hydrogen Train Plan Signals a New Era for South Korea’s Saemangeum Transport Network

Collins Aerospace Advances Hybrid-Electric Aviation With SWITCH Testing at The Grid

GE Aerospace, Magellan Partner on F414 Engine Support Plan for Canada’s Future Gripen Fleet

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