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AFI KLM E&M and AerCap to Launch LEAP Engine Leasing JV, Bolster Test-Cell Capacity

AFI KLM E&M has struck a joint-venture agreement with AerCap to jointly own and manage a pool of CFM LEAP-1A and ‑1B spare engines for A320neo and 737 MAX operators. The partnership will also finalize new engine test-cell capabilities in Amsterdam and Paris to meet surging MRO demand and spare shortages.

2025-06-17T06:08:09.134345-07:00

Reuters

Rolls-Royce doubles down on narrowbody push, eyes partnership

2025-06-17T07:12:45.808893-07:00

Skift

ANA Acquires 77 Jets from Boeing, Airbus, Embraer for $14 Billion

2025-02-25T09:07:25.719286-08:00

Aviation Business News

Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic to open widebody Trent engine MRO hub at Istanbul Airport

2025-05-07T03:46:53.791269-07:00

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aerospaceglobalnews.com

UK-US Trade Pact Restores Zero Tariffs on Aerospace Goods Britain and the United States have activated a trade pact that immediately eliminates all US duties on UK aerospace exports. The move restores zero tariffs for manufacturers such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus and Boeing, boosting cost competitiveness and alleviating tariff-driven supply chain pressures on both sides of the Atlantic.

2025-06-30T04:51:32.072063-07:00

UK-US Trade Pact Restores Zero Tariffs on Aerospace Goods

thetimes.com

Rolls-Royce hails UK support for next-gen engine, outlines short-haul, nuclear & drone push With UK backing for its next-gen UltraFan development, Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic aims to capture the short-haul market, expand nuclear energy operations and enter the defense drone sector, positioning the British engineering group for diversified growth.

2025-06-28T14:11:36.023877-07:00

Rolls-Royce hails UK support for next-gen engine, outlines short-haul, nuclear & drone push

Air & Space Forces Mag

B-52 Re-engining Program Delayed by Inlet Redesign The US Air Force’s effort to re-engine its B-52 Stratofortress fleet has hit a setback after inlet design issues forced the critical design review to slip into next year. The delay threatens planned swaps of aging TF33 engines for modern turbofans and may drive up costs.

2025-06-17T17:04:47.876599-07:00

B-52 Re-engining Program Delayed by Inlet Redesign

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Rolls-Royce doubles down on narrowbody push, eyes partnership Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç reiterated that the engine maker is more committed than ever to entering the single-aisle market, ideally through a strategic partner. The pursuit underscores Rolls-Royce’s ambition to challenge GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney for future narrowbody engine contracts.

2025-06-17T07:12:45.808893-07:00

Rolls-Royce doubles down on narrowbody push, eyes partnership

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AFI KLM E&M and AerCap to Launch LEAP Engine Leasing JV, Bolster Test-Cell Capacity AFI KLM E&M has struck a joint-venture agreement with AerCap to jointly own and manage a pool of CFM LEAP-1A and ‑1B spare engines for A320neo and 737 MAX operators. The partnership will also finalize new engine test-cell capabilities in Amsterdam and Paris to meet surging MRO demand and spare shortages.

2025-06-17T06:08:09.134345-07:00

AFI KLM E&M and AerCap to Launch LEAP Engine Leasing JV, Bolster Test-Cell Capacity

AeroTime

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Riyadh Air orders 25 Airbus A350-1000s, seals 100 Trent XWB-97 engine deal at Paris Air Show Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s upcoming international carrier, has firmed an order for 25 Airbus A350-1000s and signed with Rolls-Royce for 100 Trent XWB-97 engines to power up to 50 of the jets, the deals unveiled at the 2025 Paris Air Show.

2025-06-17T05:25:40.107572-07:00

Riyadh Air orders 25 Airbus A350-1000s, seals 100 Trent XWB-97 engine deal at Paris Air Show

Breitflyte

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Rolls-Royce Launches First Durability Enhancement Package to Double Trent 1000 On-Wing Time Rolls-Royce has launched the first of two Durability Enhancement Packages for its Trent 1000 engine, more than doubling on-wing life. The upgrade is designed to boost asset utilization, cut maintenance intervals and provide greater fleet planning certainty for operators.

2025-06-13T03:03:24.715866-07:00

Rolls-Royce Launches First Durability Enhancement Package to Double Trent 1000 On-Wing Time

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Rolls-Royce Unveils Certified Durability Upgrade for Trent 1000, Doubling 787 Time on Wing Rolls-Royce has secured joint EASA and FAA certification for the first phase of its two-part Durability Enhancement Package for the Trent 1000 TEN. The upgrade, leveraging hardware proven on the Trent 7000, more than doubles maintenance intervals on Boeing 787s and boosts engine reliability.

2025-06-12T01:39:16.470288-07:00

Rolls-Royce Unveils Certified Durability Upgrade for Trent 1000, Doubling 787 Time on Wing

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