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Powerful Partners.

Authors :
Norris, Guy
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. 4/13/2009, Vol. 170 Issue 15, p47-48. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article offers updates for Rolls-Royce's development of the Trent XWB engine. Preliminary design has been completed and the company has finalized deals with international partners to share risk and revenues for the engine. The engine is expected to start operating in the second quarter of 2010 while flight testing on Airbus' A380 developmental aircraft would begin in 2011. The partners include Alliant Techsystems and Eaton Aerospace.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
170
Issue :
15
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
39344030