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Articles about Rolls-Royce, the British company known for its production of aero engines for the aviation industry, among other power systems.
Rolls-Royce completes final assembly stage of UltraFan technology demonstrator
British aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has completed building its UltraFan technology demonstrator, paving the way for the first…
2022-12-19
Rolls-Royce conducts first-ever test of hydrogen-powered regional jet engine
Rolls-Royce claims it has conducted the “world’s first run” of a regional aircraft engine powered with hydrogen. The…
2022-11-28
Rolls-Royce low-emission combustion system conducts flight test phase
British aerospace and defense manufacturer Rolls-Royce has entered the final phase of testing its Advanced Low Emissions Combustion…
2022-11-17
EASA certifies Rolls-Royce’s new Pearl 700 engine set to power Gulfstream jets
British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has received certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new Pearl…
2022-09-21
Rolls-Royce pulls out of Boom’s supersonic jet program
Rolls-Royce is pulling out of Boom’s supersonic jet project, two years after signing a collaboration agreement. “We’ve completed…
2022-09-09
Rolls-Royce, Air China to open MRO facility for wide-body jet engines in Beijing
Rolls-Royce has partnered with Chinese flag carrier Air China to build a new aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul…
2022-09-02
Engine maker Rolls-Royce reuses spare parts amidst supply chain crunch
British engine maker Rolls-Royce is repairing and reusing spare parts in light of supply chain issues that are…
2022-08-04
World’s largest engine: Rolls-Royce nears completion of UltraFan demonstrator
British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has entered the final stage of the assembly of the world’s largest aero engine…
2022-07-18
Rolls-Royce developing technology to extend range of hybrid-electric aircraft
British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is currently developing turbogenerator technology in order to extend the range of hybrid-electric aircraft. …
2022-06-22
Rolls-Royce to open plant in Bordeaux: report
British engine maker Rolls-Royce plans to establish an industrial support facility in Bordeaux, according to comments made to…
2022-06-16
Rolls-Royce expects to achieve positive financial results in 2022
British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce said it was well-positioned to achieve positive financial results in 2022, citing cost reductions,…
2022-05-13
A look into the largest jet engine ever made: who will beat the giant?
All commercial aircraft designed during the last 40 years are powered by gas turbine engines. These are either…
2021-12-22
Tech company 3D-prints key component for Rolls-Royce UltraFan engine
Spanish supplier ITP Aero has used 3D printing to manufacture a Tail Bearing Housing (TBH) component for the…
2021-10-22
Rolls-Royce to strengthen balance sheet by $2 billion after it sells ITP Aero
Rolls-Royce agreed to sell 100% shares of its Spanish subsidiary ITP Aero to a consortium led by Bain…
2021-09-28
Rolls-Royce F130 engine selected by USAF to power the B-52 Stratofortress
The United States Air Force (USAF) has chosen Rolls-Royce North America to supply the F130 engines for its…
2021-09-28
Rolls-Royce new electric aircraft takes off for first flight test
Rolls-Royce all-electric aircraft Spirit of Innovation enters the flight testing phase following a maiden flight on September 15,…
2021-09-16
Rolls Royce and Shell to collaborate on sustainable fuel
Rolls Royce and Shell signed a memorandum of understanding to progress the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).…
2021-07-01
Rolls-Royce starts testing new hybrid-electric system
A British aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has started testing bits of a hybrid-electric aero power and propulsion system in…
2021-06-03