Rolls-Royce has successfully completed altitude and operability testing of its F130 engine as part of the US Air Force’s B-52J Stratofortress reengining programme. The company conducted the tests at ...

The next chapter in the story of the B-52 is now being written.

Rolls-Royce completed altitude and operability testing on its F130 engine, a milestone on the path to modernisation of the B-52J programme. (Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce announced in February that it ...

It’s been so long since the news of the B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber being readied for the mother of all engine swaps reached us that I almost forgot it’s even happening. That’s because ...

The Rolls-Royce F130 high-bypass turbofan engine is based on a commercial engine design with over 30 million flight hours, and better fuel efficiency than the current B-52s’ Pratt & Whitney engines.

The US Air Force funding will cover integration and testing of the Rolls-Royce F130 powerplant on two B-52H aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the effort to modernise the Cold War-era bomber ...

The U.S. Air Force says the first B-52 to receive new F130 engines is set to be delivered to Boeing’s facility in San Antonio, Texas, later this year to begin the modification process. The ...

Rolls-Royce has commenced testing in support of a re-engining programme for the US Air Force’s Boeing B-52H fleet. Rolls-Royce has commenced testing in support of a re-engining programme for the US ...

The Air Force's B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) completed its critical design review, enabling the modification of the first two B-52H aircraft with new Rolls-Royce F130 engines.

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AURORA, Colorado—Rolls-Royce is preparing to test the revised F130 dual-pod inlet configuration for the U.S. Air Force B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) as part of efforts with Boeing ...

Rolls-Royce poised to announce a major £1.5B share buyback with its 2025 results, following a key defense contract milestone for the B-52J's F130 engine. Rolls-Royce Eyes Major Shareholder Return ...