ABCF casts, machines and inspects intermediate and high pressure turbine blades for the Trent XWB-84 which powers the Airbus A350-900 and the Trent 1000 XE, which powers the Boeing 787. Each high pressure turbine blade generates the power of a Formula 1 car, with between 60 and 90 inside each engine to provide enough thrust to propel some of the largest and most efficient aircraft into the sky.
The ABCF employs more than 300 people, largely from the local area, and was opened in 2015. It forms part of the world class UK advanced manufacturing capability for Rolls-Royce and is part supported by a complex global supply chain.