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Airbus receives EASA certification for the Trent XWB-84 engine
As with all Airbus aircraft, the A350 aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.
Airbus has received European certification for its A350-900 aircraft equipped with improved Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.
The new engine, called the XWB-84EP, along with lower-thrust versions (XWB-75EP and XWB-79EP), was certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in December last year.
This upgraded engine is expected to reduce fuel use by 1%.
Although it was first revealed in 2016 with a planned 2019 launch, the engine is now expected to enter service in 2025.
Airbus describes the EP version as an upgraded version of the current engine, with better fan, compressor, and turbine design, and improved blade cooling.
Julien Puvou, head of Airbus’s widebody program, said the current Trent XWB-84 is already highly efficient, and this enhanced version will improve performance even more for airlines.
Airbus also expects U.S. approval for the engine soon.
Earlier, Emirates raised concerns about the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine used on the Airbus A350-1000, which made global headlines. The airline pointed to issues with durability and high maintenance costs. As a result, Emirates delayed a potential order for the A350-1000.
However, Emirates has gone ahead with an order for the A350-900, which uses a different engine. They are waiting for Rolls-Royce to resolve the issues with the XWB-97 before considering the A350-1000 again.
According to Emirates, the A350-900 ULR (Ultra Long Range) is expected to be the ideal aircraft for long-haul flights.
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