Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has powered the Boeing 787 Dreamlinerâ„¢ aircraft first flight in Seattle, Washington, USA. The aircraft was powered by Trent 1000 engines, the latest generation in the successful Trent family.

The Trent 1000 is the latest member of the Rolls-Royce Trent family to take to the skies. Trent engine technology has accumulated more than 37 million flying hours since the first Trent entered service in 1995.

Rolls-Royce has a long track record of reducing the environmental impact of its products and developing new low emission products, while maintaining exceptional operating performance. The Trent 1000 is playing a key role in enabling the Dreamliner to reach its environmental targets.

Mark King, Rolls-Royce President – Civil Aerospace, said: “Everyone at Rolls-Royce offers their warmest congratulations to Boeing on achieving this significant milestone. This is an excellent result for the Boeing 787 and Trent 1000, further developing our long-term partnership with Boeing. This engine is another example of our ability to incorporate new technologies and set new standards on operational efficiency and environmental performance.”

The Trent 1000 will feature as lead engine on the first four Boeing 787 test aircraft which will be used to demonstrate aircraft and engine performance during extensive flight testing.

The first Trent 1000 engines will enter service with Boeing 787 Dreamliner launch customer All Nippon Airways.

Source: Rolls Royce