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A new Rolls-Royce small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight has successfully completed its first fuel burn. The engine has been designed using novel combustion technology to produce ultra-low emissions and this significant achievement confirms the effectiveness of the compact, power-dense turbine that will be …

Rolls-Royce announced that it is on track to complete initial F130 engine testing for the United States Air Force B-52J Stratofortress by the end of the year. Continued Rapid Twin Pod Tests at NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi have accomplished all of Rolls-Royce’s initial goals and allowed for the gathering of …

The College of Engineering at PNU in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, the leading international aero-engine and technology company, today celebrated the successful graduation of the first 67 female engineering graduates from PNU, at a ceremony held at the university’s campus in Riyadh. As a Platinum sponsor of the graduation ceremony, Rolls-Royce …

Rolls-Royce today announces its new small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight is set to begin testing. The engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the Advanced Air Mobility market. This includes electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Aircraft for …

Rolls-Royce has announced it has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator at its facility in Derby. The first tests were conducted using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This is a historic moment for Rolls-Royce – it’s the first time in 54 years the aero-engine manufacturer has …

To support its Time and Material customers with accessing multiple service solutions, Rolls-Royce has launched an online marketplace for Trent and RB211 engines. The system sets out to provide a nimble, fit for purpose service, available globally 24-7. Jason Sutcliffe, Rolls-Royce Marketing Director for the MENA Region said: “Our new …

Rolls-Royce has successfully entered the final phase of testing its ALECSys (Advanced Low Emissions Combustion System) demonstrator engine, this time at altitude. The demonstrator took to the skies attached to the Rolls-Royce Boeing 747 Flying Test Bed in Tucson, Arizona, USA. The test programme has included flights up to 40,000 …

The engine demonstrator programme will be a critical step forward in enabling the two nations to develop their future fighter aircraft requirements, potentially securing hundreds of future jobs in the UK and Japan. Work on the joint engine demonstrator will kickstart early next year, with the UK investing an initial …