Rolls-Royce delivers first production Trent XWB

London – Rolls-Royce has dispatched the first production Trent XWB that will power the Airbus A350 XWB's entry into commercial service with Qatar Airways later this year.

 

The Trent XWB, specifically designed for the A350 XWB, has more than 1,600 units already sold to 40 customers.

 

Chris Young, Rolls-Royce, Trent XWB program director, said: "This is an exciting moment for all of us, and marks the first of many Trent XWB deliveries for service. When we reach peak production in 2017 we will be delivering a Trent XWB every working day."

 

Qatar Airways has ordered 80 of the aircraft (43 A350-900s and 37 A350-1000s).

 

The engine powered the A350 XWB's first test flight in June 2013 from Toulouse, France. Since then the aircraft has carried out a variety of test flights, including high altitude testing in Bolivia, hot weather testing in Al Ain, UAE, and cold weather testing in Iqaluit, Canada. The engine also powered the A350 XWB's visit to the Singapore Airshow in February 2014.

 

The Trent XWB is 16% more efficient than the first-generation Trent engines that entered into service in 1995.

 

Source: Rolls-Royce