Robinson R66 Turbine Surpasses 1 Million Flight Hours

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Torrance, CA – Robinson Helicopter Company announced the R66 Turbine fleet surpassed 1,000,000 flight hours. The R66 with the Rolls-Royce RR300 turbine engine achieved the million-hour mark without a single reported in-flight engine failure. This accomplishment demonstrates a level of reliability that exceeds EASA’s stringent requirements for single-engine helicopters performing commercial operations.

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Jul
17
2019

KAMAN RECOGNIZED BY ROLLS-ROYCE AS "BEST NEW SUPPLIER 2018"

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Bloomfield, Conn. – Kaman Composites – Vermont, Inc. (KCV), a division of Kaman Aerospace, a segment of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), announced that it has been recognized by Rolls-Royce as the "Best New Supplier 2018". KCV was selected by Rolls-Royce out of its entire global supply base in recognition of the outstanding performance of its support of Rolls-Royce on various compressor components and composite assemblies.

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Jul
10
2019

Rolls-Royce looks to strengthen hybrid electric research and development activities in Brandenburg

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Rolls-Royce has outlined an initiative to strengthen hybrid electric power and propulsion research and development activities in Brandenburg. Building on our close cooperation with the Brandenburg Technical University (BTU) in Cottbus-Senftenberg, already one of the four Rolls-Royce Technology University Centres in Germany, and with potential further regional participation from small and medium-sized businesses, the existing capabilities at the Rolls-Royce Dahlewitz site could be significantly enlarged.

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Feb
24
2018

Airborne Engines Transitions to AMROC Designation

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DELTA, BC, CANADA – M International, a leading provider of aftermarket technical, MRO and supply chain management services for the aerospace and defense industry, is pleased to announce their subsidiary Airborne Engines Limited (AEL), specialists in the Rolls-Royce M250® gas turbine engine maintenance and support services, has transitioned from an Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC) to an Authorized Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) designation, becoming the latest AMROC member within the Rolls-Royce M250 FIRST™ Network.

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Jan
18
2018

Roll-Royce Selects StandardAero for RB211-535E4 Engine MRO Services and End-of-Life Engine Maintenance Service Partner

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – January 18, 2018 – StandardAero has signed a Letter of Intent with Rolls-Royce to provide engine MRO services for the RB211-535E4 program for the life of the engine type. This award designates StandardAero as the Rolls-Royce end-of-life engine maintenance service partner. Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines are anticipated to remain in commercial airline service until the year 2040.

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