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Rolls-Royce Nears US Certification for Trent 1000 Upgrade

Rolls-Royce has completed the major flight tests required for US certification of its Trent 1000 engine performance upgrade, crucial for enhancing engine reliability. Additionally, the first Trent 1000 has arrived in Germany for scheduled maintenance, marking an expansion in the company's aftermarket support network.

2024-12-17T02:34:06.381014-08:00

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Rolls-Royce F130 Engine Passes CDR for USAF B-52J Upgrades

2024-12-16T04:39:39.491932-08:00

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Rolls-Royce's F130 Engine for B-52J Cleared for Production after CDR Success

2024-12-13T08:02:31.514858-08:00

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Kuwait Airways First to Operate Both A330neo Variants

2024-12-11T11:20:22.164664-08:00

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Rolls-Royce Nears US Certification for Trent 1000 Upgrade Rolls-Royce has completed the major flight tests required for US certification of its Trent 1000 engine performance upgrade, crucial for enhancing engine reliability. Additionally, the first Trent 1000 has arrived in Germany for scheduled maintenance, marking an expansion in the company's aftermarket support network.

2024-12-17T02:34:06.381014-08:00

Rolls-Royce Nears US Certification for Trent 1000 Upgrade

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Rolls-Royce F130 Engine Passes CDR for USAF B-52J Upgrades Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the Critical Design Review for the F130 engine, a pivotal development in the modernization of the USAF's B-52J bomber fleet. This milestone advances the transition towards a more efficient, dual-strategic bomber model for the Air Force.

2024-12-16T04:39:39.491932-08:00

Rolls-Royce F130 Engine Passes CDR for USAF B-52J Upgrades

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Rolls-Royce's F130 Engine for B-52J Cleared for Production after CDR Success Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the Critical Design Review for the F130 engine, marking a significant milestone in its development for the U.S. Air Force's B-52J. This approval allows the company to proceed with final development, testing, and production of over 600 engines.

2024-12-13T08:02:31.514858-08:00

Rolls-Royce's F130 Engine for B-52J Cleared for Production after CDR Success

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Kuwait Airways First to Operate Both A330neo Variants Kuwait Airways has received its initial Airbus A330-900, marking the airline as the first to operate both the A330-800 and A330-900neo variants. The delivery in Toulouse is part of a seven-aircraft acquisition, all powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines.

2024-12-11T11:20:22.164664-08:00

Kuwait Airways First to Operate Both A330neo Variants

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Rolls-Royce Begins Trent 1000 Overhaul at Enhanced Dahlewitz Facility Rolls-Royce has commenced maintenance operations for the Trent 1000 engines at its Dahlewitz facility in Germany, following a strategic £55 million investment. The facility will initially focus on the Trent 1000 before transitioning to support assembly and testing of the Trent XWB-84.

2024-12-10T04:58:53.330396-08:00

Rolls-Royce Begins Trent 1000 Overhaul at Enhanced Dahlewitz Facility

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Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 Variant for A350-900 Secures EASA Certification Rolls-Royce has obtained European certification for its enhanced Trent XWB-84 engine variant, which promises improved performance and durability for the Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This new variant is expected to enter service in 2025, marking a significant milestone for both the manufacturer and its customers.

2024-12-05T03:19:27.516013-08:00

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 Variant for A350-900 Secures EASA Certification

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Malaysia Airlines Receives First A330neo From Avolon Malaysia Airlines has enhanced its fleet with the first A330neo delivered by lessor Avolon, part of a 20-aircraft lease agreement. This milestone marks a significant step in Malaysia Airlines’ fleet modernization strategy, aiming to boost efficiency and passenger comfort.

2024-11-29T00:03:26.685468-08:00

Malaysia Airlines Receives First A330neo From Avolon

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Virgin Atlantic's Trent 1000 Engine Issues Projected to Continue Through 2025 Virgin Atlantic faces further operational challenges as CEO Shai Weiss indicates persistent issues with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines on Boeing 787 aircraft. This long-standing problem is affecting the airline's future planning and strategy, according to recent statements from Weiss at a UK conference.

2024-11-25T07:32:46.354082-08:00

Virgin Atlantic's Trent 1000 Engine Issues Projected to Continue Through 2025

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