AIRBUS SELECTS TRENT 7000 AS A330NEO ENGINE
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Rolls-Royce recently announced that Airbus has selected its new Trent 7000 as the exclusive engine for the new Airbus A330neo. The Trent 7000 is the seventh member of the Trent engine family. 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 Q4 2017.
Fabrice Bregier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Airbus 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.”
Eric Schulz, President, Civil Large Engines, Rolls-Royce stated, “The Trent 7000 is the natural selection for the A330neo, bringing together our engine experience, design architecture and leading-edge technology. With this pedigree, supported by TotalCare services that maximise aircraft availability, the economic advantages of the Trent 7000 are helping to write this new chapter in the A330 success story.”