2007

Rolls-Royce links with Karlsruhe University on ‘hot-end’ engine technology

Rolls-Royce today opened a new University Technology Centre (UTC) at Karlsruhe University in Germany to research cooling in gas turbine combustors and turbines and related technologies required to improve the fuel efficiency and environmental performance of future aero engines.

Most powerful RTM322 achieves certification

The most powerful version of the RTM322 turboshaft engine to date has received its Civil Type Certificate from the European Aviation Safety Agency, Rolls-Royce Turbomeca (RRTM) said today

Rolls-Royce selected for Advanced Technology Research Programme for US Military

Rolls-Royce has been selected to develop technology for the ADVENT programme, the next-generation propulsion system for the US Air Force. The work will be carried out at the Group’s LibertyWorks™ research unit at Indianapolis, US.

American Airlines and Rolls-Royce today celebrated the 1,500th engine to come through the joint venture maintenance and repair facility, Texas Aero Engine Service Ltd (TAESL) in Fort Worth, Texas.

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 for Boeing 787 receives ‘Ticket to Fly’ on 7/8/7

The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000, launch engine for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has received its airworthiness certification on schedule and just 18 months after the engine’s first ground run.

Rolls-Royce Group plc Interim Results 2007

The firm and announced order book, at constant exchange rates, was £35.1bn (2006: year end £26.1bn). Aftermarket services represented 33 per cent of the order book (2006: year end 38 per cent).

Rolls-Royce Group plc: Board appointment

Rolls-Royce announced today the appointment of Helen Alexander CBE, as a non-executive director with effect from 1 September 2007.

Rolls-Royce Group plc: Board Changes

Rolls-Royce announced today the appointment of Mike Terrett as an executive director and as Chief Operating Officer, with effect from 1 September 2007.

Royal Brunei Airlines selects Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 for new Boeing 787 fleet

Royal Brunei Airlines has selected the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 to power four Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners it is acquiring on a lease agreement.

The environmentally friendly engine programme addresses the challenge of climate change

The newly appointed Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham, is visiting Rolls-Royce in Derby today to see progress on the £95 million Environmentally Friendly Engine (EFE) programme, which is now entering its manufacturing phase.

The environmentally friendly engine programme addresses the challenge of climate change

The newly appointed Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham, is visiting Rolls-Royce in Derby today to see progress on the £95 million Environmentally Friendly Engine (EFE) programme, which is now entering its manufacturing phase.

Nakash Group selects Trent 1000 and a double Totalcare order

The Nakash Group of America has ordered Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines for two firm and two option Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in a deal potentially worth around $160 million at list prices.

ILFC selects Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 for 40 Boeing 787s

International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), the largest US-based aircraft leasing company, has chosen Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines to power 40 of 74 Boeing 787 Dreamliners it has on order.

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 premieres on the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner

When the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner is unveiled on Sunday (July 8) at its official Premiere in Seattle, it will roll out with two next generation Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines - the leading powerplant for all versions of the 787.

First Rolls-Royce Trent 60 ordered for South America

Power generation utility Hidroeléctrica La Higuera S.A. has ordered a Trent 60 Wet Low Emissions (WLE) Dual Fuel power generation package, capable of providing up to 58MW of electrical power at ISO conditions, for its new power plant at Colmito, Chile.