Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines today powered the first scheduled service of a Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380 from Changi Airport, Singapore to London Heathrow.
Although the Trent 900 is the largest and one of the most powerful engines produced by Rolls-Royce, it is the quietest and cleanest engine for the A380.
Nick Devall, Executive Vice President, Customer Business, at Rolls-Royce, who was among the passengers, said the flight represented another historic landmark in the relationship with Singapore Airlines.
"The Trent 900 has established a benchmark for low noise and emissions and today's flight demonstrated how the engine and airframe combination operates well within the stringent noise limits for airports such as Heathrow.
"Its performance in combination with the A380 will become even more widely appreciated as in-service experience grows. Singapore Airlines is once again leading by example and continuing to enhance its reputation as a pacesetter for the aviation industry," he added.
Singapore Airlines has placed firm orders for 19 A380s, all powered by the Trent 900. The first aircraft began scheduled services between Singapore and Sydney in October last year.
In addition to the A380s, the airline currently operates a fleet of 63 Rolls-Royce powered aircraft comprising 58 Boeing 777s and five A340-500s fitted with Trent 800 and Trent 500 engines respectively.
Source: Rolls-Royce
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