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US military to extend life of B-52 bomber fleet with new Rolls-Royce engines

The Air Force now wants to replace them with the Rolls-Royce F130 engine. Boeing, the Air Force, and Rolls-Royce had spent ...
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New B-52 F130 Engine May Sustain Classic B-52 Life to 100-Years

The most recent development with continued B-52 improvement pertains to the well-known re-engining effort for the aircraft. For many years, the Air Force has been working with Boeing and Rolls-Royce ...
The National Interest

What’s So Great About the B-52 Bomber’s Next Engine?

In the near future, the US Air Force’s B-52 bombers will be equipped with Rolls-Royce F130 turbofan engines, dramatically expanding their range. The B-52 Stratofortress first flew in the 1950s, yet it ...
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When Did Rolls-Royce Start Making Airplane Engines & How Did It Get Into The Industry?

Car enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of ultra-luxury cars, and aviation enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of engines for some of the world's most famous aircraft. Originally, ...
Jalopnik

Who Builds Boeing's Jet Engines, And Are They The Same As Airbus Uses?

American aerospace giant Boeing has taken a bit of tarnish of late. A pair of deadly crashes and other lesser malfunctions have sullied the reputations of the latest iterations of the brand's 737 Max ...
Seeking Alpha

Rolls-Royce boosts profit forecast on jet engine performance

Rolls-Royce Holdings (OTCPK:RYCEY) (OTCPK:RYCEF) (OTC:RLLCF) lifted its full-year profit and cash flow outlook on Thursday while reporting stronger-than-expected results from its widebody jet engine ...