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COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY HUB
ROLLS ROYCE
Rolls-Royce opens new facility in Bristol, UK to develop
components for cleaner, quieter, more-efficient jet engines
A new Rolls-Royce facility which will
develop jet engine technologies set to
transform flight, reduce emissions and set
new benchmarks for efficiency has opened
in Bristol, UK. The composite technology
hub will develop fan blades and fan cases
which significantly reduce weight in a jet
engine, lowering fuel consumption and
emissions.
The fan blades and fan cases being made
at the facility are a feature of the Rolls-
Royce UltraFan® engine demonstrator, a
revolutionary new engine design which will
reduce fuel burn and CO2 by at least 25%
compared to the first Trent engine.
The new facility will use low-energy, very
low emissions processes and features
state-of-the-art automated manufacturing
methods and materials. It will maximise
the use of raw materials, reducing waste.
Rolls-Royce has pledged to achieve zero
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emissions at its operations and facilities by
2030*.
Rolls-Royce has a crucial role in the
transition to a net zero carbon economy
and has a three-part environmental
approach: reducing the impact of existing
technologies; pioneering electrification in
aviation; and working with the industry to
accelerate the use of sustainable fuels.
Alan Newby, Rolls-Royce, Director,
Aerospace Technology and Future
Programmes said: “This incredible new
facility exemplifies our commitment to
creating cleaner, more efficient forms of
power. Our highly-skilled employees will
use the latest technology, materials and
manufacturing techniques to develop
components that will contribute to lighter,
quieter, more powerful jet engines with
fewer emissions.”