Rolls-Royce Gearbox And Ceramics Work Aim At Next-Gen Engines

Credit: Rolls-Royce Concept
Rolls-Royce has begun tests of a powerful gearbox and inaugurated a research site focused on high-temperature composite materials, both key steps toward its future vision of developing an all-new family of advanced very-high-bypass-ratio turbofans for the mid-2020s. The two events, which occurred...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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