Rolls-Royce plans to commence a new round of tests soon to further boost the performance of the Trent 1000 engine as it looks to regain market share on the 787.
A senior British Airways executive says the ongoing issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that have grounded some of its Boeing 787s is affecting its winter planning.
Rolls has completed certification testing of a major Trent 1000 upgrade and is now looking to secure the delayed certification of the Durability Enhancement.
Rolls-Royce has restarted civil engine activity at its Dahlewitz, Germany, facility by inducting its first Trent 1000 as it continues to ramp up capacity.
The grounding of several aircraft due to engine issues is set to dent Air New Zealand’s earnings, but the carrier still expects to record a half-year profit.
CEO Jeffrey Goh hopes advancements in data analytics and AI can give Gulf Air better clarity over the reliability and availability of engines in service.
Lufthansa is considering an engine manufacturer swap for some future Boeing 787 deliveries and follow-ups as it grapples with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 issues.
Virgin Atlantic and BA are making changes to their networks because of issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that power their Boeing 787 fleets.
Rolls-Royce is targeting FAA certification of a Trent 1000 high-pressure turbine blade improvement “in the coming months” after previously projecting the milestone would be reached this year.
British Airways (BA) has reduced some frequencies because of durability issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines powering its Boeing 787 aircraft.