Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to flight-test fuel-saving, lower-noise technologies via the 787 ecoDemonstrator
Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce are combining engines and aircraft integration for flight trials on the 787 ecoDemonstrator, targeting improved fuel efficiency and reduced aircraft noise. The program evaluates advanced engine inlet designs and optimized flight paths, alongside Rolls-Royce UltraFan-related hardware returned to testing.