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B-52's new F130 engine complete altitude and operability testing

Rolls-Royce and the U.S. Air Force validated the F130's ability to meet performance requirements for the B-52 missions, getting closer to flight testing. Engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on Feb. 24, ...
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When Did Rolls-Royce Start Making Airplane Engines & How Did It Get Into The Industry?

Car enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of ultra-luxury cars, and aviation enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of engines for some of the world's most famous aircraft. Originally, ...
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Rolls Applies Recycling, 3DP in Engine Development

Rolls-Royce plc reported its involvement in a novel defense/manufacturing effort to recycle obsolete fighter aircraft components as powdered metal that is used to 3D-print parts for a new jet engine.
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Rolls-Royce Starts Testing the Engines That Will Power the U.S. Army's New MV-75 Tiltrotor

Following a short but fierce battle with competitor Sikorsky, aircraft maker Bell Textron won back in 2022 the U.S. Army contract to design the replacement for the aging UH-60 Black Hawk. The result ...
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Rolls-Royce targets early 2026 for next UltraFan test runs as design of narrowbody variant advances

Rolls-Royce intends to begin further ground runs of its original UltraFan demonstrator early next year as it looks to build on initial test activity that concluded in 2023. In parallel, it has started ...