Rolls-Royce Begins Flight Testing Upgraded Trent 1000

Trent 1000 engine on a Scoot 787
Credit: Rolls-Royce
LONDON—Rolls-Royce has begun flight tests of a major upgrade to the Trent 1000 engine powering some Boeing 787s. The upgrade addresses long-running durability problems that have marred the product's in-service operations and commercial success. Flight testing of a Trent 1000 with an enhanced high...
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