ROLLS-ROYCE

ROLLS-ROYCE has detected cracks in some IP compressor blades of higher-time Trent XWB-84s (A350-900s) during scheduled overhauls, but says issue does not threaten long-term reliability and is relatively benign when compared to Trent 1000 issues.

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