We’re pleased to welcome Tufan Erginbilgic as Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce. With decades of engineering and industry experience, Tufan is a proven leader of winning teams who drives high performance and delivers results.
ICYMI
@TataCompanies
&
@airindiain
have today announced a HUGE aircraft order. Including the biggest ever order of Trent XWB-97 engines 68 (+ 20 options) to power the
@Airbus
A350-1000 & 12 Trent XWB-84 engines to power the Airbus A350-900
#PowerOfTrent
The F-35B Lightning II can hover motionlessly thanks to our state-of-the-art LiftSystem®. Providing complete freedom to fly without the need for a runway, our LiftSystem is the world’s only vertical lift technology developed for supersonic fighter jets.
We’re redefining power for next generation future air vehicles. With intelligent, electric and integrated power and propulsion systems we will deliver more power than ever before, driving innovation to new heights for programmes such as
#Tempest
As we say goodbye to
@Qantas
’ beloved fleet of 747s, one aircraft is getting ready to start a new career as our new flying testbed. VH-OJU is currently being transformed into a flying digital laboratory for future jet engine technology.
#IntelligentEngine
Exciting news - after 20 years in service,
@Qantas
will deliver a much-loved
#Boeing747
to us today - ready to be transformed into our new flying testbed.
#AVGeek
@Boeing
It’s the world’s only supersonic fighter jet with short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capability and our pioneering LiftSystem® supplies it. Watch Britain’s Lightning Force F-35B perform its first vertical landing at
@RoyalAirForce
Marham
A successful first day for our new CEO Tufan Erginbilgic. We encourage you to follow and hear from Tufan himself about what’s on the horizon for Rolls-Royce.
A Rolls-Royce Micro-Reactor is designed to use an inherently safe and extremely robust fuel form. Each uranium particle is encapsulated in multiple protective layers that act as a containment system, allowing it to withstand extreme conditions.
We love this view of our
#Trent1000
engine from a
@Boeing
#787
.
Tag your Trent engine images with
#PowerOfTrent
for a chance to be featured. Thank you @ManAviation1107
We’re working with
@boomaero
to explore a propulsion system for Overture, their flagship supersonic passenger aircraft, while ensuring it is compatible with a net zero carbon future. Find out more here:
#AvGeek
We are delighted that
@UG_Airlines
– the latest member of our Trent operator family – has signed a TotalCare® support contract for Trent 7000 engines that power their 2
@Airbus
#A330neo
aircraft. We look forward to supporting you in service.
#PowerOfTrent
We have announced the successful completion of the first tests of our
#UltraFan
technology demonstrator. The tests were conducted using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel at our facility in Derby, UK.
Read more about this historic moment here:
After years of hard work by our team and suppliers, our
#UltraFan
technology demonstrator has successfully completed its first tests. Today we have celebrated with everyone who made it happen. Thank you Baroness
@CharlotteV
for joining the celebrations.
The
#Trent7000
for the
@Airbus
#A330neo
- built on the foundation of our unique 3-shaft architecture, applying proven technology from the world’s most advanced engines and benefitting from 150 million hours of Trent family experience.
#PowerOfTrent
Another amazing test phase complete for our all-electric plane. The ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft has taxied for the 1st time propelled by its powerful 500hp electric powertrain. A step closer to becoming the world’s fastest all-electric plane.
#ACCEL
From April showers to hailstorms, our engines are well equipped for extreme conditions. As part of our rigorous test programme we drench the core of an engine to make sure it can withstand and continue to operate in the most extreme conditions.
The third era of aviation is coming. We're working with
@Airbus
on E-Fan X, a hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrator with the potential to revolutionise flight.
#PAS19
Our engines will be proven to be compatible with 100% SAF by end of 2023. Our Trent 1000 will power a
@VirginAtlantic
@Boeing
787 Dreamliner on the first ever 100% SAF transatlantic flight this year, funded by UK Department for Transport and InnovateUK.
We recently announced the successful completion of the first tests of our
#UltraFan
technology demonstrator. This is a historic moment for us – it’s the first time in 54 years that we have tested a brand-new engine architecture. More here:
#TestbedTuesday
We are delighted to announce that
@IndiGo6E
has agreed to place an order for 60
#TrentXWB
engines. This is a significant win being the first-ever order for
#RollsRoyce
from this leading Indian
#airline
.
Aiming to reach record breaking speeds of 300mph, our all-electric aircraft, Spirit of Innovation, is pushing our understanding of
#ElectricFlight
further. Discover more about our electrical ambitions including our plans to power air taxis here.
#ACCEL
Beautifully designed, brilliantly engineered. Our
#Pearl15
engine being assembled at our facility in Germany. This engine provides power for the
@bombardierjets
#Global6500
#BizJet
, and we think it's awesome, what do you think?
We are celebrating the delivery of the 100th
#Pearl15
engine to our customer
@bombardierjets
The Pearl 15 is part of our Pearl
#BizAv
engine family that combines exceptional design with innovative new technologies.
#PowerOfPearl
We are sad to see such iconic aircraft leave the BA fleet. Over the 30 years since we delivered the first RB211 to BA, we have powered their 747-400 fleet more than 3 billion miles, which is equivalent to more than 6,600 trips to the moon and back.
We congratulate the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force on the official handover of JS Kumano, the first Mogami-class frigate to enter service, powered by our Mighty
#MT30
.
Big news:
@Qantas
has selected the
@Airbus
A350-1000 powered by the Trent XWB as the preferred aircraft for
#ProjectSunrise
- regular, commercial flights from the East Coast of Australia to London and New York!
#PowerOfTrent
#ProjectSunrise
update: We’ve selected the Airbus A350-1000 as our preferred aircraft for our plans to fly non-stop from the east coast of Australia to
#London
and
#NewYork
. Read more here:
We set out to create the world’s most efficient large aero-engine and the result was the
#TrentXWB
family, which has now clocked up more than 7 million flying hours, 500,000 flights and powers more than 400
@Airbus
#A350
XWB aircraft.
#PowerOfTrent
#avgeek
The Rolls-Royce SMR will be the UK’s first domestic nuclear technology in over 20 years, delivering emissions-free energy to millions of homes both in the UK and overseas.
#SMR
#nuclearpower
#netzero
#rollsroyce
We’re delighted to welcome
@cathaypacific
Cargo's order for six
#Trent
XWB-97 powered
#A350
-1000s. The Trent XWB-97 has proven its reliability & durability over five years of service & more than two million engine flying hours.
More here:
#PowerofTrent
Congratulations
@SingaporeAir
and
@Airbus
on the order for seven
#A350F
Freighters, which we are proud to power with our
#TrentXWB
-97 engine. The commitment also includes a 15-year TotalCare maintenance agreement.
Read more here:
#PowerofTrent
BIG NEWS: As part of our ambitions to build the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft, the plane is unveiled today. Flying at speeds faster than 300mph, we aim to smash through the world speed record for electric planes soon – by Spring 2020.
Ever wondered how the world’s most efficient aero-engine is made? Watch as the impeccably reliable
#TrentXWB
is built at our high-tech facility.
#PowerOfTrent
The world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) transatlantic flight by a commercial airline has taken off!
The @Rolls-Royce Trent1000 powered @VirginAtlantic 787 is flying to JFK from LHR demonstrating the capability of SAF.
#PowerofTrent
#VS100
From April showers to hailstorms, our engines are equipped for extreme conditions. As part of our rigorous test programme we drench the core of an engine to make sure it can withstand and continue to operate in the most extreme conditions
#TestbedTuesday
Yesterday we were delighted to announce that we have reached an agreement with
@Airbus
to extend the Trent XWB-84’s current exclusive position as the only engine for the A350-900 by five years, until 2030.
#PowerOfTrent
#TrentXWB
#avgeek
#ReadyToFly
Hello Canada! In 2023, our
#Trent1000
engine made history by powering the world's first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel transatlantic flight by a commercial airline.
This picture shows the engine flying over Canada.
More here:
#PowerofTrent
#VS100
We’re delighted with today’s news from Toyko! Japan Airlines will introduce 42
#TrentXWB
-84 engines to power 21
#A350
-900s as part of its fleet renewal plan.
Congratulations
@JAL_Official_jp
, thank you for putting your trust in Rolls-Royce.
#PowerofTrent
Great news from Tokyo!
@JAL_Official_jp
has announced that it will grow its Airbus fleet with new orders for 21
#A350
-900s and its first ever order for Airbus single aisle aircraft, with a commitment for 11
#A321neo
.
Thank you to JAL for its continued confidence in Airbus and…
Here’s a sneak preview of the 1st engine to run on our new Testbed 80. When officially opened, it will be the largest indoor aerospace testbed in the world. With an internal area of 7,500m2, it’s bigger than a Premiership football pitch
#IntelligentEngine
We’ve got over half the votes so far – another 5,000 & you could see our Lego
#UltraFan
engine model in a shop near you in time for Xmas. Help us inspire the next generation of innovators to build our pioneering technology with this creative
#STEM
project
We've started building our very first
#UltraFan
demonstrator engine with technology to improve efficiency and make aviation more sustainable. Watch our video and find out more here:
#IntelligentEngine
#AvGeek
We're delighted to announce an order for Trent 7000 and Trent XWB-97 engines from @STARLUXAirlines to power three Airbus A330neo and five A350F aircraft.
More here:
#SGAirshow2024
#RollsRoyce
#TrentXWB
#Trent7000
We have liftoff!
Say Hello to our very own
#B747
Flying Testbed, which has started a series of flight tests of our
#Pearl10X
. This engine will be the most powerful in our
#BizAv
portfolio, powering @Dassault_OnAir new flagship, the
#Falcon10X
.
#RollsRoyce
What does it take to build the world's most efficient aero engine? Our team of experts intricately assemble over 20,000 components to create the Trent XWB
Reaching a top speed of 555.9 km/h (345.4 mph) we believe that the
#SpiritOfInnovation
has just made history and become the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft, smashing the existing record by 213.04 km/h (132mph)!
#NetZero
#ACCEL
Did you know there are more than 1,000 Trent XWBs in service today? With orders for another ~800 engines on our books, the
#TrentXWB
will become our largest widebody fleet when these engines take to the sky. Learn more:
Image: SpeedbirdUK
We’re focused on creating winning opportunities to become a higher performing, more resilient business and our advantaged position as the world’s leading engine supplier in
#businessaviation
is key to doing so
#pearlengine
#bizav
Proud to power
@Airbus
A350-1000 with our
#TrentXWB
-97. Watch the story of the world's most efficient aero engine as it is delivered to
@Qatarairways
today
We are looking forward to welcoming Spirit of Endeavour, our new flying testbed (FTB), which will join our existing FTB Spirit of Excellence in the near future. More to come in the following months.
#AVGeek
#Boeing747
#IntelligentEngine
As we celebrate 3 years of Trent XWB-97 efficiency and reliability, since entering service, it continues to power the
@Airbus
A350-1000 network, leading widebody recovery during the pandemic. Thanks for the photo
@qatarairways
#PowerOfTrent
#FirstIn1000
We've completed a rigorous engine test for the Durability Enhancement package on the
#Trent1000
TEN! We pushed it's limits proving the robustness of the High Pressure Turbine Blade, demonstrating confidence to deliver on doubling the time on wing.
We’re part of the
@VentilatorU
Consortium, which has produced ventilator design options to increase the UK’s supply.
@GOVUK
has now asked that we accelerate production of these designs with the help of the country’s supply chain. Find out more:
We recently announced that our
#UltraFan
technology demonstrator is built, which is a major milestone in the programme. Check out this video of the demonstrator engine making its way to Testbed 80 ahead of its first run on 100%
#SAF
.
Read more here
Yesterday, Rolls-Royce made history once again after Trent 1000 engines powered the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel transatlantic flight by a commercial airline.
#Flight100
landed in New York after travelling across the Atlantic from London.
We love this shot from our recent
#Trent1000
SAF engine ground test. The test was an important milestone in the preparation to power the world’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight this November. More here:
#TestbedTuesday