Engine order supports A350F fleet entry

Rolls-Royce has welcomed Atlas Air Worldwide as the first customer in the Americas for the Trent XWB-97 powered Airbus A350F. The agreement covers 40 engines to support the airline’s recently announced order for 20 A350F aircraft.

According to Rolls-Royce, the order represents the largest to date for Trent XWB-97 engines powering the A350F, and the largest aircraft order in Atlas Air Worldwide’s history.

Proven performance and reliability

Rob Watson, President – Civil Aerospace at Rolls-Royce, stated that the announcement reflects continued confidence in the Trent XWB-97’s operational track record. The engine has accumulated more than four million flying hours over eight years of service.

The Trent XWB-97 has already incorporated two of three planned durability enhancement packages. A third phase, scheduled to enter service in 2028, is expected to double time on wing in challenging operating environments and deliver a 50% improvement in benign conditions.

Fleet strategy aligned with efficiency goals

Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide, confirmed that the order aligns with the company’s objective of maintaining a modern and efficient widebody fleet.

He noted that the Trent XWB-97 and A350F combination supports Atlas’ operational requirements and strengthens its supplier base with the addition of Airbus and Rolls-Royce.

TotalCare supports operational certainty

The engines will be supported by Rolls-Royce’s TotalCare service, which is designed to provide operational certainty by transferring maintenance cost and time-on-wing risk to the manufacturer.

The service is underpinned by advanced engine health monitoring systems, enabling improved operational availability, reliability, and efficiency across the fleet.