Rolls-Royce completes F130 altitude testing for USAF B-52J re-engining program
Engine milestone clears path toward flight testing as B-52 fleet prepares for decades of additional service
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Boeing will receive an additional $2.04 billion to upgrade the aging B-52 bombers
US Department of Defense authorized the next phase of the engine replacement program, with initial funding expected for 2026
US Air Force considers more B-21s if B-52J upgrade fails
New stealth bomber will have at least 100 aircraft produced, but total could reach 145, officials say
New F130 engine for B-52 bomber completes critical design review, Rolls-Royce says
Turbofan will replace the aging Pratt & Whitney TF-33s as part of the CERP program, which aims to update the U.S. Air Force's eight-engine aircraft
US Air Force will redesignate upgraded bombers as B-52J
Veteran "Stratofortress" aircraft is undergoing the biggest upgrade program in its history, thanks to the incorporation of Rolls Royce F130 engines and a new AESA radar
US Air Force to rename Stratofortress bomber after engine upgrade
Veteran Boeing aircraft will receive new turbofan and radar in coming years