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Rolls-Royce Wins order for 30 Trent XWB-84 EP and 32 Trent 7000 Engines from Delta Air Lines

Rolls-Royce has announced an order from Delta Air Lines for 30 Trent XWB-84 EP engines and 32 Trent 7000 engines that will power 15 Airbus A350-900 and 16 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft respectively.


Delta Air Lines Orders 30 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 EP Engines and 30 Trent 7000 Engines - Courtesy Rolls-Royce
Delta Air Lines Orders 30 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 EP Engines and 30 Trent 7000 Engines - Courtesy Rolls-Royce

On Wednesday (January 28, 2025), Rolls-Royce announced that Delta Air Lines has ordered 30 Trent XWB-84 EP engines and 32 Trent 7000 engines that will power 15 Airbus A350-900 and 16 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft respectively.  Additionally, the fleet will be covered by Rolls-Royce’s comprehensive TotalCare service that will cover the health and maintenance of the engines.  Delta Air Lines’ existing fleet includes 40 Trent XWB-84 powered A350-900, 39 Trent 7000 powered A330neos and 80 BR715 powered Boeing 717s.  There are currently 20 Trent XWB-97 powered A350-1000s on order and four Trent XWB-84 powered A350-900s aircraft to be delivered.

 

In Wednesday’s announcement, Rolls-Royce’s President – Civil Aerospace, Rob Watson, said,

 

"Rolls-Royce is proud to have Delta Air Lines as our largest partner in the Americas, and we look forward to continuing to grow the fleet with their selection of more A330-900neos powered by the Trent 7000 and A350-900s powered by the Trent XWB-84 EP - all supported by our unparalleled TotalCare services offering.  This reorder underpins our combined commitment to reliability, durability, and customer success."

 

Also commenting on the new engine order, Delta Air Lines’ EVP and Chief of Operations, and Delta TechOps President, John Laughter, added,

 

"The Trent XWB-84 has been a highly reliable engine in our fleet, powering millions of journeys on Delta Air Lines aircraft.  The improved fuel burn and class-leading durability of the Trent XWB-84 EP have been important factors in our decision to grow our long-haul network with the A350-900.  The efficiency of the Trent 7000 - along with product improvements made by Rolls-Royce - offers a step change in fuel efficiency versus prior aircraft generations.  We are excited to serve more customers with this dependable and sustainable aircraft and engine combination."


The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 has shown that it is equally efficient at powering short-haul or long-haul flights, which makes it the ideal solution for airlines.  The 1.o percent fuel burn efficiency improvement on the Trent XWB-84 EP can bring $5.0 million in fuel savings annually for a fleet of 20 aircraft, as well as a commensurate CO2 emissions improvement without compromising the robust durability and reliability of the engine.


The Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 has flown over four million hours, including one million at Delta Air Lines, delivering exceptional reliability, sustainable performance, and proven versatility. Enhanced by the company’s latest product improvements and backed 100 percent by Rolls-Royce TotalCare, the Trent 7000 continues to be the engine of choice for airlines replacing aging Airbus A330 aircraft.

 

 

Source: Rolls-Royce

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