Technology

Trent XWB is an optimised, single engine type for the Airbus A350 XWB family

Includes the latest technology for minimised operating costs
has single engine type operational benefits
will have the lowest carbon emissions of any wide body engine

Sound fundamentals

The engine is…

the newest member of the acclaimed Trent family, the number one engine in the wide body market
a unique lightweight three-shaft design that provides a tailored solution optimised for the A350 XWB
proven design with 65 million hours of Trent experience by the time the aircraft enters service in 2013

Advanced technology

The engine will deliver…

module weight savings of 15 per cent and aerodynamic efficiency improvements via the use of compressor blisk technology
an optimised internal air system which reduces core air demand and reduces fuel burn
higher operating temperatures improve fuel burn. Latest generation material technologies so improvement achieved without degrading reliability
a combustor with proven reliability and that is cleaner than all current and future emissions targets
world-beating levels of performance and noise with reduced operational cost thanks to the latest fan system technologies
the highest efficiency turbine system of any Trent engine, which includes a second stage of IP turbine for improved efficiency and greater capability
new bearing system, using larger bearings with increased load capability bringing fuel burn benefits
most advanced engine health monitoring system for minimised operational disruption

The Trent XWB will be created by using advanced manufacturing techniques to develop a lighter, more capable and efficient engine to meet tomorrow’s operational needs.

Smart design

Intelligent innovation means…

maximised revenue earning potential for operators
life-cycle cost focus has been at the heart of all design ensuring the best for engine and aircraft performance
proven design with 65 million hours of Trent experience by the time the aircraft enters service in 2013