Rolls-Royce, one of the most important names in the aviation world, announced that they have successfully completed UltraFan tests. Rolls-Royce announced that it has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology, which has been under development for a long time, at its facility in Derby, UK. According to the company, the first tests were carried out using 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the initial testing of its UltraFan technology
In the statement made by the company on this subject, the following were stated as extra: “This is a historic moment for Rolls-Royce – it’s the first time in 54 years the aero-engine manufacturer has tested a brand-new engine architecture and is proof of what can be achieved when industry and Governments work together. Confirming the capability of the suite of technologies incorporated in the demonstrator is a big step towards improving the efficiency of current and future aero-engines.”
“UltraFan delivers a 10% efficiency improvement over the Trent XWB, which is already the world’s most efficient large aero engine in service. In the nearer term, there are options to transfer technologies from the UltraFan development programme to current Trent engines, providing our customers with even greater availability, reliability and efficiency. In the longer term, UltraFan’s scalable technology from ~25,000-110,000lb thrust offers the potential to power new narrowbody and widebody aircraft anticipated in the 2030s. .”
Tufan Erginbilgiç, CEO of Rolls-Royce plc, said the following about this success
“The UltraFan demonstrator is a game changer – the technologies we are testing as part of this program have the capability to improve the engines of today as well as the engines of tomorrow. That is why this announcement is so important – we are witnessing history in the making; a step-change in engine efficiency improvement.”
“When combined with Sustainable Aviation Fuels, more efficient gas turbine engines will be key to hitting the industry’s target of Net Zero flight by 2050. Today we are closer to achieving this ambition. “Collaboration is key in driving the decarbonization of air travel and the UltraFan program is a great example of what can be achieved when government and industry come together with a common purpose.”
