FARNBOROUGH - Rolls-Royce's Trent 7000 engine chosen for Airbus A330neo

14th Jul 2014 07:50

Rolls-Royce on Monday announced that Airbus, the European plane manufacturer, had selected the newly launched Trent 7000 engine as the exclusive engine for the new Airbus A330neo. The first engine test run for the Trent 7000 is planned for 2015 with certification expected in 2017, supporting an aircraft entry into service in the fourth quarter of 2017. Fabrice Bregier, Airbus's President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "The A330neo is the logical evolution of our reliable and versatile A330 Family. It provides an optimal solution for airlines around the world looking to minimise their fuel and operating costs while offering best-in-class comfort to their passengers. "We see strong market potential for the A330neo and we are confident this new aircraft will be a success in the medium-haul segment. The Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 combines world-leading experience and cutting-edge technology to play a vital role in ensuring the success of this aircraft for decades to come." The developments included in the Trent 7000 will improve specific fuel consumption by 10% and will halve perceived noise, Rolls Royce added. NR