Emirates Airline President Tim Clark has effectively ruled out an order for A350-1000s if Rolls-Royce does not come up with major improvements to the Trent XWB-97 engine, including a significant thrust increase.
Rolls-Royce has recorded the highest power yet achieved by a gear-driven turbofan after running the UltraFan technology demonstrator at maximum thrust.
Taiwan's EVA Air is expected to receive its first Airbus A350-1000 in 2026 as it aims to take full advantage of options for its U.S. East Coast network.
Guy Norris, Senior Editor at Aviation Week Network, outlines the features of Rolls-Royce's permanent magnet radial flux motor on display at NBAA-BACE 2023.
The Zamudio, Spain-based company is on the hunt for new partnerships and engine programs as part of ambitious plans to expand its commercial portfolio.
Rolls-Royce is poised to begin a third phase of ground tests with a pair of dual-podded F130 turbofans for the U.S. Air Force’s B-52J re-engining program.