Defence Aerospace news

Rolls-Royce welcomes lifting of probation on JSF STOVL programme following exceptional success of 2011 test plan

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today congratulates the entire Joint Strike Fighter programme for the dedication and hard work that has led to the lifting of probationary status for the F-35B Lightning II.

Rolls-Royce delivers first LiftFan from new advanced facility

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has delivered the first Rolls-Royce LiftFan™, for the F-35B Lightning II, to have been assembled at its new LiftFan Factory near Indianapolis, US.

Rolls-Royce awarded $99.9 million contract for US Navy T-45 Trainer engine support

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a $99.9 million MissionCare™ contract by the US Department of Defense Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River to provide support for the F405 (Adour) engines that power the US Navy’s T-45 training aircraft.

Rolls-Royce engine marks 3 million flight hours on C-130J fleet

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has completed three million engine flight hours of the AE 2100, which powers the C-130J.

Growth variant UAV engine reaches flight test milestone

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has announced that the growth variant of the Rolls-Royce AE 3007H engine has successfully completed its US Air Force funded flight test.

Rolls-Royce encourages young pilots through EAA scholarships

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will help young pilots achieve their dreams by pledging financial support for the 2011 EAA Young Eagles Scholarship Program.