Airbus A350-1000
Credit: Rolls-Royce
FRANKFURT—Rolls-Royce plans to test-fly an improved version of the Trent XWB-97 engine in 2027 ahead of certification anticipated for later in the year. “Key components have been proven in [technology readiness level] TRL 6,” Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic said July 30. Rolls-Royce is currently...
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