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Rolls Royce Trent 7000 powers A-330neo airplane first test flight

London, UK - Its third ‘first flight’ in less than 12 months

The Rolls-Royce (RR) Trent 7000, the latest member of the family of engines, has successfully powered the new A-330neo into the skies for its first test flight today. The aircraft took off from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, this morning, marking the beginning of a flight test programme. The flight also marks an important milestone for Rolls-Royce as it celebrates its third ‘first flight’ in...

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Rome, Italy, 10/19/2017 12:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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