# Italian Students Smash Paper Plane Record | Perth News

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Published: 2026-07-08T14:16:35+00:00
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Engineering students from the University of Pisa just shattered a 13-year-old Guinness World Record with the largest paper airplane ever built—Project Icarus, a 65-foot wingspan behemoth that soared 193 feet using nothing but paper, glue, and sheer ingenuity. What started as a classroom joke turned into a serious engineering triumph, proving that even the simplest materials can achieve extraordinary feats with dedication, simulation, and a little help from an online engineer. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/577c3d222696bfce

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