Radia Partners with Maximus Air for Revolutionary Air Cargo Solutions

Radia and Maximus Air Collaborate

On November 17, 2025, at the Dubai Airshow, Radia, Inc., the developer of the impressive WindRunner™ cargo aircraft, solidified its collaboration with Maximus Air, a leading air cargo and logistics provider based in the UAE. This partnership marks a significant step in reshaping the air cargo industry by enhancing operational synergies and meeting the growing demand for oversized and high-value cargo transport globally.

Radia, recognized for creating the world's largest cargo aircraft, aims to utilize this partnership to leverage Maximus Air's wealth of experience in aviation logistics. Maximus Air has earned a stellar reputation in sectors such as defense, government, and humanitarian operations, making them an ideal fit for Radia’s ambitious project.

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signifies a mutual commitment to innovate and boost air cargo capabilities, especially in addressing the pressing global shortage of oversized cargo transport. This collaboration was officially announced during the Dubai Airshow, an event known for its significance in establishing transformative industry partnerships.

Radia’s WindRunner features capabilities that dwarf existing aircraft, offering six times the internal volume of the well-known Antonov AN-124. Such specifications, paired with its versatility in landing on semi-prepared runways, position the WindRunner as a groundbreaking solution in cargo transportation. Combining this technological prowess with Maximus Air's logistical expertise is expected to effectively bridge the gap in outsized air cargo capacity.

The sectors reliant on outsized cargo — including energy, defense, aerospace, and emergency response — face mounting demands but suffer from limited transport capacity due to an aging fleet. The partnership between Radia and Maximus seeks not only to expand operational reach but also to enhance logistical planning in the face of these challenges.

In light of the MoU, both companies are excited about the exploration and integration of the WindRunner into global logistics planning, route development, and ensuring the timely transportation of oversized and high-value cargo. Mark Lundstrom, CEO of Radia, expressed confidence in this partnership stating, "WindRunner is designed to fundamentally change how the world moves large and complex cargo." He emphasized the critical role Maximus Air plays in specialized airlift solutions, making the partnership strategically valuable as they prepare for WindRunner’s commercial introduction.

Maximus Air CEO Samir Ramadan echoed this sentiment, looking forward to enhancing airlift solutions alongside Radia. He highlighted Maximus Air’s commitment to serving various sectors with reliable cargo operations and viewed this collaboration as a step forward in solidifying the UAE's leadership in the air cargo logistics domain.

Through this partnership, Radia and Maximus Air set the stage for not only advancing their operational capacities but also positioning the WindRunner as a vital asset for commercial cargo, defense, and humanitarian missions around the globe.

About Radia

Radia, Inc. is an innovative aerospace company with its headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, and a European office in Rome, Italy. The company focuses on developing the WindRunner, the largest aircraft globally by volume, aimed at delivering oversized cargo to areas with limited infrastructure.

About Maximus Air

Maximus Air, part of the Abu Dhabi Aviation Group, is the UAE's largest all-cargo airline specializing in outsized cargo and integrated logistics, with a focus on government, commercial, and humanitarian clients. Their fleet, including the Antonov AN-124 and Ilyushin IL-76TD aircraft, is tailored for heavy-lift operations, and they are recognized for their expertise in managing time-sensitive and complex cargo shipments.

This partnership between Radia and Maximus Air represents a pivotal move towards enhancing global air cargo logistics and addressing critical transport needs effectively.