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Rolls Royce will revamp Trent XWB engine

London, England - Details will be unveiled at "Paris Air Show"

The news is expected to be confirmed during the "Paris Air Show " about Rolls Royce will develop a new version of the Trent XWB engine for Airbus A-350/1000 aircraft specifically, that will allow the manufacturer to expand the plane, increase the weight and consequently its marketability. Sources close to the top advised that planned changes to strengthen the Trent engines will increase the thrust...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1130881
Rome, Italy, 06/15/2011 12:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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