Rolls-Royce, provider of integrated power systems and services to the aerospace, civil and defence markets, is to showcase its Trent engine technology at India Aviation 2014.
The fourth edition of India Aviation is to take place from March 12-16 in Hyderabad, and Rolls-Royce is to display a Trent 1000 scale model at its exhibition area.
Kishore Jayaraman, President, Rolls-Royce India noted that the show offered a great platform for Rolls-Royce to showcase its technology to the growing civil aviation market in India. "With passenger numbers forecast to triple in the near future, wide-body aircraft could be a key solution to increase efficiency in passenger load and air traffic," he said, adding that the company provides suitable engines to cater to the market.
Capable of providing up to 78,000 lb thrust, the Trent 1000 engine is designed to power all members of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family, the 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft variants.
As of date, over 450 Trent 1000 powered Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft have been ordered by 25 customers, the company said in a statement.