Rolls-Royce retires Boeing 747-200 testbed after two decades
Aircraft played key role in engine development and sustainable fuel testing for Rolls-Royce between 2005 and 2025
ultrafan
With the "Ultrafan 30", Rolls-Royce wants to power narrow-body jets again
The UK manufacturer has revealed plans for a smaller variant of its high-dilution-ratio turbofan to re-enter the market for aircraft that will replace the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320
Largest turbofan engine in history, Rolls-Royce Ultrafan performs first static test
New Rolls-Royce engine, 3.5 meters in diameter, is designed to power large commercial jets
Airbus plans a new narrowbody for the next decade
Manufacturer would also be planning an advanced version of the A350 widebody, according to Bloomberg