We had the opportunity to speak with Chris Young, Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB engine Program Director. He describes the program’s progress – 18 months into the test phase; they now have their ninth engine running. With over 1,700 hours they have achieved two-thirds of the certification program. Rolls-Royce has met its milestones to date and is comfortable they will offer Airbus’ A350 XWB the “best engine”.
