Rolls-Royce Ultrafan

Clean Aviation structures a large part of the European effort toward future aeronautics, while research and technology are involved in early testing.

Propulsive efficiency gains could diminish for bigger turbofans unless nacelle drag can be reduced. Flight tests show promise from a short inlet design.

Build-up of the first module for the initial UltraFan engine demonstrator, UF001, has begun at Rolls-Royce’s Derby, England facility in preparation for tests starting in early 2022.

Rolls-Royce weathers COVID-19 supplier impacts to bring components together for first next-gen engine.

Company’s largest indoor engine test facility is a key part of the UltraFan development.