Devin speaks with Bruno Bachinger, Chief Engineer at Radia. Radia is building the world's largest aircraft. This airplane will be ten times bigger than a commercial jetliner, with a cargo capacity that pushes what we think is possible in flight. Bruno brings decades of aerospace experience to the table, including more than twenty years at Boeing. In this episode, Bruno explains how prioritizing heavy-lift logistics could open up possibilities for renewable energy, defense, space, and humanitarian work. Plus, we explore why design decisions, not new technologies, can act as the real engines of innovation.

0:00 Intro

2:30 The business case for an oversized cargo plane 

4:13 Small steps, big momentum

6:29 Start with the problem

7:26 Transporting fighter jets fully assembled

11:24 Humanitarian airlifts 

12:50 “Short” wings and function-first design 

16:08 Startup spirit: Betting big on purpose and teamwork

19:50 Lightning Round

Links

Devin Liddell on LinkedIn

Bruno Bachinger on LinkedIn

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About the Host: Futurist Devin Liddell

Devin Liddell is the Principal Futurist at Teague. With over two decades of experience in innovation and design strategy, Devin has worked with industry giants like Boeing, Intel, and Nike, helping organizations anticipate changes across both near- and far-term horizons to create their preferred futures. Devin is a frequent contributor to Fast Company. 

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