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Rolls-Royce conducts first tests of BR725 in Germany

Airline Industry Information, April 30, 2008

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce has revealed that it has successfully completed the first run of the BR725 engine at the company's facility in Dahlewitz, Germany.

The engine has been chosen to power the new Gulfstream G650 aircraft.

The project director for BR725 and Future Programmes, Corporate & Regional Engines, said that the engine is demonstrating full functionality and is performing in line with targets set in the early stages of the programme two years ago.

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The first flight-test engines will be delivered to Gulfstream later this year. The BR725 is scheduled to power the first flight of a Gulfstream G650 in the second half of 2009 and will enter service on this aircraft in early 2012, Rolls-Royce said.

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Manufacturing Industry

Rolls-Royce conducts first tests of BR725 in Germany

Airline Industry Information, April 30, 2008

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