Rolls-Royce
today announced that
Finnairhas become the first customer to select the Trent XWB to power its new fleet of 11 firm, plus four option, Airbus A350 XWB twinjets. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2014.
This announcement represents a conversion of the airline’s original order for the
The Trent XWB, which will offer a single power source for all variants of the A350 XWB, is currently the only engine available on the aircraft.
Nick Devall, Executive Vice President, Civil Large Engines at Rolls-Royce, said: 'We’re offering a solution that’s specifically tailored to meet the needs of the aircraft, so it doesn’t compromise performance and ensures the lowest operating costs for the A350 XWB.'
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