Rolls-Royce Unveils Trent XWB-97 Upgrades to Double Engine Durability in Harsh Environments
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc has announced enhancements to its Trent XWB-97 engine, aimed at doubling its durability in harsh environments. These improvements include new turbine technologies and refined cooling architectures, validated through testing and over 1,000 engine cycles. The upgraded engine is expected to enter service in 2028, enhancing performance for the Airbus A350 family.
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc has announced significant scientific research results regarding enhancements to its Trent XWB-97 engine, which powers the Airbus A350 family. The company’s engineers are nearing the final phase of durability improvements designed to double the engine’s time on wing in hot and dusty environments. These advancements include new turbine technologies, refined cooling architectures, and optimized core components, informed by extensive real-world data from challenging operating conditions. The results, which have already been validated through testing and over 1,000 engine cycles, indicate a high level of confidence that the upgraded engine will perform as expected when introduced into service in 2028. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on December 02, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here
