Rolls-Royce Finds Its Lifeline in the Airbus A350

The Trent XWB engine powering the Airbus A350 has quietly turned into a crucial moneymaker for Rolls-Royce.

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Rolls-Royce has found a quiet financial powerhouse in the Airbus A350. The widebody jet's powerplant, the Trent XWB, has emerged as a steady cash machine for the manufacturer.

Reliability and performance gains continue to build, with the engine doing the heavy lifting needed to keep Rolls-Royce on solid ground.

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