Defence Aerospace news

Rolls-Royce announces new 10-year agreements for T56 authorized maintenance centers

Indianapolis, US – Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced a new ten-year agreement covering its global network of T56 engine Authorised Maintenance Centres (AMCs). Approximately 6,500 T56 engines are in service globally, powering aircraft including the   C-130 Hercules and the P-3 Orion.

Rolls-Royce receives $315 million contract to supply LiftSystem technology

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received a contract for $315 Million from Pratt & Whitney to supply the Rolls-Royce LiftSystem® for 17 F-35B Lightning II aircraft.

Rolls-Royce awarded $598 million V-22 engine contract

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a $598 Million contract with the US Department of Defense for 268 AE 1107C engines for US Marine Corps and Air Force V-22 aircraft.

Rolls-Royce awarded $275 million service contracts from US military

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received recent contracts exceeding $275 million to provide support services for the US Armed Services.

Rolls-Royce and US Air Force launch fuel savings flight tests on C-130 fleet

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and the United States Air Force will soon begin flight tests of an engine upgrade for the T56 turboprop engine, which powers the C-130H transport aircraft.

Proven CTS800 engine tops 100,000 flight hours, +500 units on order

The CTS800 engine, produced by the Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Honeywell, has surpassed 100,000 in-service flight hours, demonstrating proven technology and performance in a variety of operational environments.