Rolls-Royce begins production of Trent XWB engines at Dahlewitz site

Rolls-Royce officially opened a new assembly line for its Trent XWB engines in Dahlewitz, Germany, on June 14, complementing its main production line in Derby, UK, and marking the first time that complete large civil engines have been assembled in Germany. The new assembly line will help meet the exceptional demand for Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB engines by delivering up to two engines per week by the end of the year. Combining this with the capacity to deliver up to five Trent XWB engines from its main production line in Derby means that Rolls-Royce will be able to deliver one Trent XWB engine per day at peak. The Trent XWB is the world’s most efficient large civil aero engine and exclusively powers the Airbus A350 aircraft. With over 1,600 orders to date, it also holds the record of being the fastest selling widebody engine ever.