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Trent 1000

Launch engine for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

 

Boeing select the Trent 1000

April 2004

Boeing select the Trent 1000

In April 2004, after an intense period of technical reviews, Boeing selected the Trent 1000 to power the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Click on the video to find out more about engine selection and launch of the Trent 1000 programme.

First customer selection

October 2004

Customer selection

Air New Zealand was the first 787 customer to make an engine selection. This placed the Trent 1000 as the launch engine for the 787-9 variant of the aircraft.

The decision by All Nippon Airways to select the Trent 1000 to power the 787-8 positioned the Trent 1000 as lead engine for the 787 aircraft development programme and launch engine across all variants of the aircraft family.

Engine first run

February 2006

Engine first run

The Trent 1000 first engine run took place on 14 February 2006, which was achieved on time, to a schedule set two years earlier. This marked the end of the initial design phase and the beginning of the rigorous testing and validation required to meet all airworthiness criteria.

Click on the video to see the initial design, manufacture and first engine run.

Engine certification

August 2007

Engine certification

The Trent 1000 achieved its airworthiness certificates on schedule on 7 August 2007 (07/08/07). This was only 18 months following the first engine run.

This was the first time ever in the industry that European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) certification had been achieved simultaneously. This certified the engine for thrusts up to 74,000lbs to cover the full Boeing 787 Dreamliner family.

Click on the video to find out more about the testing and certification of the Trent 1000.

Maturity testing and service readiness

November 2008

Maturity testing and service readiness

Following engine certification, the focus of the programme is to increase product maturity and ensure it is ready for service. This phase of testing included customer maintainability demonstrations, and engine Extended Twin Operations (ETOPS) testing.

The first part of our service leader testing was completed in November 2008 at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) facility. This programme is set to continue well into service operation to sustain fleet leader knowledge.

Click on the video to find out more about maturity testing on the Trent 1000.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner first flight

December 2009

Boeing 787 Dreamliner first flight

On a crisp Seattle morning, at 10am Pacific Time, on 15 December 2009, the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner eased effortlessly into the skies powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The first flight lasted three hours.

Click on the video to view the iconic first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, powered by Trent 1000 engines.

Trent 1000 powered Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft certification

June 2011

Trent 1000 powered Boeing 787 over Rolls-Royce facilities, Derby, UK

The Trent 1000 engine powers five out of the seven aircraft in the 787 flight test programme, and has powered over 75 per cent of all test flights and test hours. Testing has included stability and control, autopilot, noise and Extended Twin Operations (ETOPS) in a range of environments.

Service Readiness and Operational Validation

July 2011

Service Readiness and Operational Validation

On 3 July 2011, a Trent 1000 powered Boeing 787 arrived at Tokyo Haneda Airport for an intensive week of Service Readiness and Operational Validation (SROV) with All Nippon Airways (ANA). This is some of the final testing required to ensure the aircraft is ready to enter service.

Ongoing - Support and enhancement

Support and enhancement

Even beyond Entry Into Service, we will continue to focus on enhancing and supporting the Trent 1000. Aftercare synergy, between GoldCare from Boeing and Rolls-Royce TotalCare support services, offers customer choice and flexibility resulting in peace of mind. Our continued development of the Trent family and future gas turbine technology will sustain the Trent 1000 as the best engine for the 787 Dreamliner.

Delivering the Trent 1000

Trent 1000 engine

Delivering a new engine that provides the lowest fuel burn, lowest emissions and noise signature, as well as the thrust required for all variants of the 787, is a complex task and one that is only achievable through a robust development programme.

The extensive programme that Rolls-Royce undertook, resulted in the Trent 1000 powering over three quarters of the total 787 flight test experience. The result is the Trent 1000 is the only engine certified at the full 74,000lb thrust and the only engine certified for 330 minute Extended Twin Operations (ETOPS).

Click through for more details on the Trent 1000 development programme.


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